Samsung Galaxy A22 has quietly gone on sale in Nigeria. This is a mid-range device with a set of specs that include some advanced features. As such, the price is in the sub-₦100,000 range.
Key specs and features of Samsung A22 include a 6.4-inch waterdrop, Super AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, a novelty at this price range. The phone also sports 4GB of RAM, and options of 64 and 128GB internal storage.
Samsung Galaxy A22 is the successor to the A21, which was launched in April last year. Like its predecessor, it is a 4G smartphone. The hefty 5000mAh battery means you can expect solid battery life in between charges. In addition, there is 15W fast charging. This lets you too up your battery faster.
This dual-SIM phone also has a memory card slot, so you can add extra storage for your photos, videos, music, and other files. It is available in three colour options.
| Samsung Galaxy A22 in Nigeria: specs in brief |
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Samsung Galaxy A22 Specs
Which networks does Samsung A22 work on?
- MTN: 2G, 3G, 4G.
- Globacom: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Airtel: 2G, 3G, 4G
- 9mobile: 2G, 3G, 4G
- SIM Type: Dual SIM
- Mobile Platform: Android 11 + OneUI 3.1
Physical Specs
- Dimensions: 159.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 186g
- Display: 6.4 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, Super AMOLED
- Colours: Black, Mint, Violet.
- Physical Build: Plastic frame. Plastic back.
Internal
- CPU: 2.0 GHz Octa-core, Cortex-A75
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G80 (12nm)
- GPU: ARM Mali G52 MC2
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB. 128GB
- Card Slot: microSD, up to 1TB (dedicated slot)
What Kind Of Cameras Does Samsung Galaxy A22 Have?
- Main Camera: 48megapixel main camera + 8megapixel ultra-wide sensor + 2megapixel macro camera + 2megapixel depth sensor, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording, OIS.
- Front Camera: 8MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Entertainment
- Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
- Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio: Yes.
Sensors
- Digital Compass: Yes.
- Accelerometer: Yes.
- Proximity Sensor: Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
- Barometer: No.
- Pedometer: No.
- Heart Rate Monitor: No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock: Yes.
- Iris Scanner: No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
- Voice Control: No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor: No.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth: v5.0, A2DP
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS: Yes; A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
- NFC: No.
Other Features
- Battery: Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000mAh
- Charging: 15W fast charging
- Wireless Charging: No.
- Reverse Charging: No.
- Model Version/Number: N/A.
When was Samsung Galaxy A22 launched in Nigeria and what does it cost?
- Announced: July 2021
- Released: July 2021
- Price: ₦89,100 (64GB storage); ₦97,600 (128 GB storage)
Is Samsung Galaxy A22 a 4G phone?
Yes; it is a 4G smartphone and supports all 4G mobile networks in Nigeria, namely: MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile.
Does Samsung A22 have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes; it has a fingerprint scanner.
Does Samsung Galaxy A22 have Gorilla Glass?
It does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its display.
Does Samsung A22 have quick charging?
Yes; it has quick charging technology.
Where can I buy Samsung Galaxy A22 in Nigeria?
If you want to buy online, try e-commerce stores like Jumia, Konga, Kara, etc. The phone is also available in Samsung Experience stores and other phone shops around the country.
Price of Samsung Galaxy A22 in Nigeria
Samsung A22 is available for purchase at Samsung Experience stores, as well as independent mobile phone stores nationwide at ₦89,100 for the 4GB/64GB variant, and ₦97,600 for the 4GB/128GB variant.
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