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It’s official! Samsung Galaxy A22 with 90Hz sAMOLED display, 48MP OIS camera announced
Samsung’s yet another budget phone is now official and it’s entitled as the Galaxy A22! Unlike other budget phones, it comes with a handful of interesting features such as a high refresh rate display, flagship-like camera capabilities, powerful processor, eye-catching colors, and much more.
After surfacing on the web several times, the Galaxy A22 smartphone has finally made an official debut on June 3rd, 2021, but consumers have to wait as it just announced and the company has reserved its launch to the market. Meanwhile, we got every single specification, design, and feature of this new handset.
Galaxy A22: Premium features at the budget segment
Yes… you got it right! The South Korean tech giant’s new budget smartphone comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, quite identical to the premium Galaxies.
In terms of optics, the Galaxy A22 features a quad rear camera sensor, which consists of a 48MP primary camera, with OIS and autofocus, plus an 8MP ultrawide sensor (F2.2), a 2MP macro camera (F2.4), and a 2MP depth sensor (F2.4). On the front, it has a 13MP selfie camera with an F2.2 aperture.
Of course, it comes with the last year’s Android 11 OS and Samsung One UI 3.1 software system, which makes it eligible for upgrades up to Android 13 (most probably the One UI 5.x). Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor, it will be available in three memory options: 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, and 6GB/128GB.
Apart from this, the Galaxy A22 also brings Dolby Atmos audio for earphones and Bluetooth devices that’s nice for playing content. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, expandable memory up to 1TB via microSD card, 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Last but not least, Samsung is yet to reveal the pricing and availability of the Galaxy A22 smartphone, while it’s expected very soon. But the company confirmed its four eye-catching colors – Black, Mint, Violet, and White. Let’s wait for the price confirmation, we’ll keep you posted whenever it gets confirmed!
Keep up with the Galaxy A22 specs via this colorful infographic
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 series, and Fit 3 fitness tracker in Singapore. The new Fan Edition already went live on pre-order, while the tablet and fitness tracker will be available from October 10, 2024.
The Galaxy S24 FE is available in Blue, Graphite, and Mint, and 256GB and 512GB storage options in Singapore. The Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra are available in Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver colors with 256GB storage.
Lastly, the Galaxy Fit3 is available in Gray, Silver, and Pink Gold colorways. The company has also announced several accessories for the newly released smartphone and tablets that will help you further elevate your Galaxy experience.
From 27 September to 9 October 2024, customers who purchase the Galaxy S24 FE can enjoy the following pre-launch special benefits:
- Up to S$150 Overtrade Bonus
- S$100 Samsung e-voucher
- 50% off their 2-year Samsung Care+ purchase (worth S$71)
From 10 October to 8 November 2024, customers who purchase the Galaxy Tab S10 series will receive the following launch promo bundle:
- Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI Key (worth S$321 for Tab S10 Ultra and S$260 for Tab S10+)
- Samsung EVO Plus 256GB MicroSD Card (worth S$44)
- 50% off 2-year Samsung Care+ (worth S$105)
- Up to S$250 Overtrade Bonus
Vivo beats Google and Samsung in the Android 15 rollout race. The Chinese phone maker started releasing the Stable Android 15 update to select models. This is surprising as Google has yet to push the update to Pixel phones.
Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 is rolling out to Vivo X100 series, Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, and iQOO 12. It brings wonderful new features and enhancements. Notably, the company has scheduled the deployment for September 30.
September is almost finished and there’s no One UI 7 Beta announcement. Google could update Pixel phones with Android 15 in mid-October. Meanwhile, Samsung will be holding the 2024 Developer Conference on October 3.
Google usually debuts Android 15 first, then other OEMs follow. Last year, Oppo and OnePlus kicked off the rollout shortly after Google. Things are just different this year as the owner of Android is stuck and a vendor kicked off the release.
Pixel phones currently running Android 15 QPR Beta build. The company has ended the Beta Program and shifted Pixels to either Android 14 or QPR Beta. Users who didn’t wipe data are still stuck on Android 15 Beta, awaiting the Public build.
Vivo’s Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 update comes with AI Eraser in Gallery – similar to Google’s Magic Editor. The Live Transcribe is also included as an accessibility tool, letting users follow conversations in real time.
The new software also adds partial screen sharing for enhanced privacy during presentations or collaborations, and native support for satellite connectivity, enabling communication in areas with limited or no cellular coverage.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 will be announced soon in LTE and 5G options. As we await the official unveiling, the phone appeared on the FCC platform. The 5G variant is also spotted on the TUV Rheinland listing, revealing key specs.
FCC listing revealed Galaxy A16 4G’s Mac address, Wi-Fi Mac Address, and serial number. The handset carries an A3LSMA165M FCC ID that will be equipped with connectivity features such as 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth, and GPS.
The listing also suggests the charger will have the model number EP-TA800 and the data cable EP-DN980. Meanwhile, the TUV Rheinland database revealed that both phones will support 25W fast charging at 9V and 2.77A.
The 5G model carries the SM-A166B/DS model number and A3LSMA166M FCC ID. The phone will have 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC. The sketch aligns with the design revealed in CAD renders, suggesting triple rear cameras.
Both LTE and 5G variants may come with a rated battery of 4860mAh and 5,000mAh typical. We are already aware of the nearly final design and specifications of the devices. Key Island will also be slapped surrounding the volume rockers.
The 5G model could use Exynos 1330 chip and LTE could get power from MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Both network variants will boot Android 14-based One UI 6.1 out of the box, featuring up to six years of software updates support.