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Samsung Galaxy A22 4G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$95
sold mainly in India/Europe; USD-equivalent of INR launch price (Rs 18,499)
$230 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until June 2025 · Buy-by June 2023

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2021◆ Buy-by Jun 20232025

Samsung promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until June 2025 — buying it today still gets you about -1.0 years of safe use.

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

An AMOLED midranger with OIS that has now run out its two-update allotment.

Pros

  • 6.4-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display
  • 48MP main camera with OIS plus a real 8MP ultra-wide
  • Compact and light for a big-screen phone

Cons

  • Software support has ended at Android 13
  • HD+ resolution and slow 15W charging
Best for: Buyers wanting AMOLED and OIS on a budgetBest for: Users upgrading from an older entry phoneAvoid if: You need ongoing security updatesAvoid if: You want a Full HD screen or fast charging

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G80
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main48MP
ultra-wide8MP
macro2MP
depth2MP
front13MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions159.3 × 73.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight186 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with One UI 3.1 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC (region-dependent), GPS, USB-C, dual nano-SIM, microSD
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the Galaxy A22 4G get updates?

Its update cycle has ended. The A22 4G received two OS upgrades (to Android 13) and roughly four years of security patches from its June 2021 launch.

Does the Galaxy A22 4G have optical image stabilization?

Yes. Its 48MP main camera includes OIS, which is unusual at this price and helps reduce blur in lower light.

Is the Galaxy A22 4G screen sharp?

It is a vivid 90Hz Super AMOLED panel but only HD+ (720 x 1600) resolution, so it looks colorful yet less crisp than Full HD rivals.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.