Samsung is known as the undisputed king of software updates because the company promises to provide 4 years of updates to all the Galaxy smartphones. True to its words, the South Korean tech giant is now reportedly delivering stable Android 12 updates to the two mid-range phones, dubbed Galaxy A22 and Galaxy A41. The new update includes a new UI design, upgraded stock apps, some new functions, and enhanced privacy and security.

The Android 12 update for the Samsung Galaxy A22 and Galaxy A41 smartphones apparently comes with firmware versions A225FXXU3BVD8 and A415FXXU1DVDB, respectively. It is now being rolled out in Russia and is expected to expand to other nations in the coming weeks.

As reported by Sammobile, the Android 12 update for the Galaxy A22 includes a redesigned UI with the Color Palette feature, improved widget designs, more lock screen widgets, and improved Dark Mode. The Galaxy A21 also receives upgraded versions of Samsung’s stock apps, including Bixby, Bixby Routines, Calendar, My Files, Samsung Internet, and Samsung Keyboard. The Camera and Device Care applications have also been tidied up. The update also carries the April 2022 security patch.

The publications revealed that the Android 12 update for the Samsung Galaxy A41 also includes the April 2022 security patch, which is said to address 88 privacy and security flaws.

Samsung has improved the privacy and security of both smartphones by introducing features like Privacy Dashboard, and quick setting toggles to enable or disable camera and microphone access. Moreover, the company has also added privacy indicators for camera and microphone usage.

What’s surprising is that the Galaxy A22 will also receive an Android 13 update at some point next year, however, Android 12 marks the endgame of updates for the Galaxy A41.

If you own the aforementioned Galaxy smartphones and live in Russia, you can download the latest update by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Samsung will release the update in more regions in a few weeks.

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The Samsung Galaxy A22, which launched back in June 2021 has finally received the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update. The new update brings along a refreshed UI, new features, and new privacy and security-focused tools.

According to a SamMobiles report, the Galaxy A22’s latest update with firmware version A225FXXU3BVD8 brings the April 2022 level security which fixes around 88 security vulnerabilities.

Other than that, the update brings a revamped, Material You-based UI through which the user can apply any theme color to the UI based on their wallpaper. One UI 4.1 also features new widgets and multiple dark modes to choose from. One of the most notable new features coming with Android 12 is the security and privacy-related changes that now let users know when their camera and microphone are active through a prompt. Additionally, users now also get a toggle to enable or disable camera and microphone access on a system-wide level right from the quick settings shade.

Samsung is rolling out the update in badges so users will likely receive it in the coming days. If you want to check the availability of the Android 12 update for your device, you can do so by navigating to Settings » Software update on your phone and then tapping on Download and install.

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In the past, Samsung has launched a number of rebranded phones in different markets. This trend will likely continue this year as a device dubbed Samsung Galaxy M22 was seen in various certifications hinting that it could be a rebadged Samsung Galaxy F22. Now, the phone has appeared on Thailand’s NBTC and Indonesia’s TKDN listings taking us closer to the launch. Additionally, the entry-level Galaxy A12s has also appeared on TKDN.

The Galaxy M22 smartphone has arrived with an SM-M22FV model number, whereas, the Galaxy A12s emerged with the model number SM-A127F/DS. Both the phones are 4G powered devices with dual-SIM support.

Consolidating these certifications with the previous ones, and we get the specs sheet on the table. The Galaxy M22 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. The handset appeared with massive 6,000mAh battery with a support for 25W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A12s is said to be a minor upgrade over the original Galaxy A12. Although the specs are not yet available, the phone’s listing was seen on Samsung Phillippines website. Moreover, the phone also arrived at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certifications.

If it is a minor upgrade over its predecessor, we can expect an HD+ display panel, a budget MediaTek Helio SoC, and a quad-camera setup.

With these many listings over the past few days, all we can do is wait for an official announcement from the company.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A22 alongside the Galaxy A22 5G in the early part of June in Europe. The 4G version of the Galaxy A22 has now been quietly launched in India. The smartphone carries a decent Rs. 18499 (~$248) price tag and is available on Samsung India’s official store. The price is notably cheaper than in Europe where it retails for 230 Euro (about $278).

The Galaxy A22 packs a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 processor paired with 6GB of RAM while there is 128GB internal storage on the device. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via microSD.

For photography, the Galaxy A22 packs a 13MP selfie camera while at the rear aspect, there is a Quad camera setup marshaled by a 48MP primary camera with OIS and autofocus. There is also an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor with an F2.4 aperture.

The phone also packs a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and under the hood, is a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11-based OneUI 3.1 out-of-the-box.

The Galaxy A22 is available in Black and Mint colors. The phone also features support for Samsung Pay, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy F-series smartphone in the Indian market, dubbed Samsung Galaxy F22. Now, the launch date of this fourth F-series smartphone from the company has been confirmed.

The South Korean giant has confirmed that the Galaxy F22 will be officially launched in India on 6th July and will be available for purchase through the online marketplace Flipkart and is likely to be priced under ₹15,000.

There are some reports which claim that the Galaxy F22 will be a rebadged version of the Galaxy A22, which recently went official in India. It remains to be seen whether there are any differences between the two devices.

Samsung Galaxy F22 listing on Flipkart reveals that the smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Previous leaks have revealed that the phone could have HD+ screen resolution (1339 x 720 pixels).

On the back, the phone will feature a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor along with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and two 2-megapixel sensors for depth sensing and macro photography.

The phone with model number SM-E225F recently appeared in the database of the Google Play Console. It is likely to come powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset along with 4GB RAM. The smartphone will run the Android 11 operating system with the company’s own One UI 3.0 on top.

So far, Samsung has launched Galaxy F62, F12, and F02s smartphones this year and this will be yet another F-series phone in the market. With this lineup of budget phones, the South Korean giant aims to take on the likes of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Realme.

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Samsung recently launched its most affordable 5G phone: the Galaxy A22 5G. Probably a lot of people did not expect a so affordable 5G device from a brand like Samsung, but it became very evident how the Korean giant wants to fight the Chinese concurrency with all of its strength. That is why we think it is a great moment to compare the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G with the other entry-level 5G phones. Among the most affordable 5G devices sold in the global market, you have the Realme 8 5G and the OPPO A54 5G. Here is a specs comparison between three of the cheapest but valid 5G phones out there.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs OPPO A54 5G vs Realme 8 5G

Design

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G does not provide an amazing design. Just like its two rivals, it is entirely built of plastic, but its design looks more outdated. Instead of a punch-hole display, it comes with a waterdrop notch and it has thicker bezels around the screen. The OPPO A54 5G is definitely more attractive not only for its punch-hole display but also because it comes in catchier color variants. The Realme 8 5G is nice as well, despite I personally prefer the design of the OPPO A54 5G.

Display

The OPPO A54 5G is equipped with the most advanced display: an LTPS panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. With the Realme 8 5G, you get an IPS display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate which sits in the middle. The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is Full HD+ and 90 Hz as well, but it has a TFT panel. Each of these phones comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Hardware/Software

The most advanced hardware setup belongs to the Realme 8 5G. It is powered by the Dimensity 700 mobile platform built at 7 nm paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage which you can furtherly expand through a micro SD dedicated slot. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G with a Dimensity 700 chipset and memory configuration up to 8/128 GB, but it has no UFS 2.1 storage. With the OPPO A54 5G you get Snapdragon 480, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of native storage. All the phones run Android 11 with customized UIs.

Camera

If you need the most advanced camera department, you should go for the OPPO A54 5G. All of these phones come with a 48 MP main camera sporting an f/1.8 focal aperture, but the OPPO A54 5G has better secondary sensors, including an 8 MP ultrawide camera, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Realme 8 5G lacks an ultrawide camera, while Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has an inferior ultrawide sensor and it lacks a dedicated macro camera.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G, Realme 8 5G, and Samsung Galaxy A22 5G are equipped with 5000 mAh batteries and provide a great battery life, but the OPPO A54 5G lacks fast charging, unlike its two opponents.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs OPPO A54 5G vs Realme 8 5G: Price

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is priced €230/$279 in its base variant, Realme 8 5G starts from €199/$241, and OPPO A54 5G costs €269/$326 (Europe). The OPPO A54 5G is definitely the best device if we exclude the fact that it only comes in a 4/64 GB configuration, but the Realme 8 5G has the highest value for money.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G vs OPPO A54 5G vs Realme 8 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

PROS

• Ultrawide camera
• Up to 8 GB of RAM
• Wider display
• Fast charging

CONS

• Inferior front camera

OPPO A54 5G

PROS

• LTPS display
• Thinner
• Ultrawide camera
• Widest availability

CONS

• No fast charging
• Max 4 GB RAM

Realme 8 5G

PROS

• Great price
• Fast charging
• Up to 8 GB of RAM
• Lighter

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Samsung is expected to launch its new Galaxy A22 smartphone in 4G as well as 5G variants pretty soon. In fact, some reports indicate that the official launch could take place in the month of June.

Now, just weeks ahead of the expected launch, the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG. The listing, coming via Mukul Sharma on Twitter, confirms that the smartphone will come packed with support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Apart from the model number and the Bluetooth version, the listing doesn’t reveal any information related to the device. Previous reports have revealed that the phone could feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD display with a waterdrop notch on top for housing the front-facing camera sensor.

On the backside, the device will come with a square-shaped camera housing that will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor in the triple-camera setup. On the front side, the device will be equipped with a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset while the 4G variant could be powered by Helio G80 SoC. The smartphone is said to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

Reports also hint that the 4G variant will have a quad-camera setup and could pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. It is expected to come in Black, White, Purple, and Green colors.

We expect to know more about the specifications and features of the smartphone in the coming days and the company could also share teasers before announcing the launch date. Let’s just wait a few more days for the official launch confirmation from Samsung.

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The Samsung Galaxy A22 is in the news for a few months now. This handset is reported to come in 5G and 4G variants. The 5G version is expected to be the cheapest Samsung 5G smartphone when it will be released, Ahead of the device’s officials announcement, a well-known publication has partnered with a graphic designer for the product renders of the Galaxy A22 5G based on leaks.

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LetsGoDigital has teamed up with graphic designer Technizo Concept to bring the Galaxy A22 5G to life. The publication and the designer have envisioned this upcoming Samsung smartphone based on leaks and the current-gen Galaxy A series devices.

At first look, these concept renders look identical to the Galaxy A32 5G. Because these renders are designed in such a way since the Galaxy A22 5G is expected to a more affordable version of the former phone.

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According to the leaks, this handset will be available in four colors, namely gray, white, light green, and purple. But since these are merely concept renders, the designer has included the device in yellow and black colors.

Further, as per previous reports, the Galaxy A22 5G will sport a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48MP primary sensor,  an 8MP secondary sensor, and two 2MP sensors. Whereas, on the front, the phone will sport an 8MP shooter. 

Although none of the reports say the type of display, the designer has opted for a dewdrop notch just like on the newer Galaxy A 5G smartphones. Unfortunately, there’s no information on the SoC present inside this phone but it is expected to come in two storage configurations.

Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G could launch in July, as per Evan Blass (@evleaks).

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Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy A22 5G as its most affordable 5G smartphone to date in the second half of 2021. According to a new leak, this phone will be also available in a 4G variant.

Almost all the budget 5G smartphones launched by Samsung also come in a 4G variant. The most notable examples are the last year’s Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, as well as the recently launched Galaxy A32.

The company is expected to do the same with the upcoming Galaxy A22. The 5G variant of this phone leaked last week with model number SM-A226B. Now, GalaxyClub, the publication that revealed the details of the 5G variant has come with a proof for the existence of the LTE version.

According to new findings, the 4G variant of Galaxy A22 will bear the model number SM-A225F. Also, it will be available in a number of markets, including some countries in Europe. But unfortunately, nothing else is known about this handset apart from these two specifics. 

The LTE/5G models of Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are identical except for their SoC. However, the same cannot be said for the Galaxy A32 since the two models are different from each other in many aspects. Hence, there’s a chance that Galaxy A22 4G could have a different set of specifications when compared to the Galaxy A22 5G.

As of now, we know that the ODM-made Galaxy A22 5G will be available in two storage configurations and four colors (Gray, White, Light Green, Violet) in Europe and Asia.

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Last year, the Galaxy A42 5G was the cheapest Samsung 5G smartphone. This title now belongs to the newly released Galaxy A32 5G. However, as per a new report, the latter phone may not hold the crown for a long time. Because the South Korean tech giant may soon launch Galaxy A22 5G as its most affordable 5G smartphone to date.

Late last year, news broke out from South Korea that Samsung will be releasing the Galaxy A22 5G in the second half of 2021. Ahead of this handset’s official announcement, GalaxyClub has learned a few details about the said phone.

According to the publication, the upcoming Galaxy A22 5G will bear the model number SM-A226B. Unlike most Samsung smartphones, this one will be an ODM device, just like the forthcoming Galaxy Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (SM-T225).

Further, this handset is said to come in two memory/storage configurations. Customers will be able to pick it up in either gray, white, light green, or violet color option. Last but not least, Samsung will be selling this phone in both Asia and Europe.

Unfortunately, the publication does not have any info any other specs of this handset. But we can expect to learn more about it in the coming days.

What are your thoughts on Galaxy A22 5G? Do you think it will be able to compete against models from Chinese brands? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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