Samsung Galaxy A22 (4G) test: More marathon runner than runner
The Galaxy A22 might be an entry-level smartphone, but it still has four photo modules on the back. Thus we find a main sensor of 48 MP, the lens of which opens at f / 1.8. It is accompanied by an ultra-wide angle of 8 MP (f / 2.2), a macro and a depth of 2 MP each. A technical sheet similar to that of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 with which we can compare it.
The main unit uses technology pixel binning, allowing four light sites to be combined into one site to get more light. By default, the smartphone takes 12MP shots, but the 48MP mode can still be selected in its settings.
Main unit: 48 MP, f / 1.8, eq. 26 mm
The Samsung Galaxy A22 is truly unexpected in the field of photography. Per day, the result is usable, but the presentation is quite average. The scene temperature is reproduced fairly well, but the colors look faded. The display of the Redmi Note 10 is certainly very saturated, but the image is better defined and the colors are brighter. This can be seen in particular in the scenes at the bottom right. The Galaxy A22 still lacks sharpness.
At night, it deteriorates quickly unfortunately. Even with sharp image smoothing, the A22 really struggles to retain detail. the Redmi Note 10 He experienced the same difficulties, but the contrast and stronger colors allow him to do a much better job. You will understand that the night picture can be especially complex.
Mode 48 Megapixels
As with its competitors, it is possible to capture shots with full accuracy. The gain in the image is often anecdotal. Let’s see if this is the case for this Galaxy A22.
During the day, the 48MP mode is quite convincing. We already have the impression that it offers less detail and sharpness, and that the whole is less fluid. The contrast is less compelling and the whole is more fun to watch. So we advise you to switch to this mode if you want to capture complex scenes.
At night, there is no miracle this time. We only have the impression that we zoomed in, but the overall rendering is similar, and therefore disappointing. So we will only use it if we need to crop part of the image.
Ultra wide angle module: 8 MP, f/2.2, 123°
Ultra-wide angle units are becoming more and more popular, but they are rarely convincing, especially on entry-level models. Is Galaxy A22 out of the norm?
Today’s show severely lacks sharpness. without shining Redmi Note 10 It really does a much better job. This isn’t noticeable in the photo, but it’s also worth noting that distortion is very visible on either side of the shots. The color temperature is also very cold. So everyone is struggling to convince…
At night, unfortunately, we end up with almost unusable pixel porridge. Note that we feature a little more things from our competitor, but not enough to satisfy them.
Front and video unit
The Samsung Galaxy A22 has a 13 MP sensor open to f / 2.2 and located in the central notch. The selfies taken with him are very good, with very nice warm undertones. Portrait mode adds impact peach Which works well, even if it quickly shows its limits on long hair.
Unfortunately, Samsung only offers Full HD shooting at 30 frames per second. Its competitors equipped with a more powerful chip all allow 4K shooting at 30 frames per second. It is therefore again limited to this point. However, 1080p mode benefits from effective stability and does not damage the battery easily.
“Incurable web evangelist. Hipster-friendly gamer. Award-winning entrepreneur. Falls down a lot.”