Samsung F22 is the upgraded version of the Galaxy F21 smartphone and comes in the company’s F-series lineup. The F22 shares almost all features and specifications with Galaxy A22 and M32 as all three have the same chipset. The key features of the F22 is big battery and a 90Hz super AMOLED panel which is rarely seen in this range of phones. In this Samsung F22 review full article, we will try to answer all your questions.
After using it for a couple of weeks, what we have found is, it is just an above average budget smartphone but it is acceptable in budget smartphones. Samsung is really offering a wide range of budget smartphones in order to give tough competition to Realme and Xiaomi.
Samsung F22 Pricing in India and Availability
Samsung Galaxy F22 smartphone comes in two variants. From which, there is a base variant with 4GB + 64GB storage priced at INR 11499/- in India. Another one is the 6GB + 128GB storage priced at INR 12499/- in India. You can choose from Denim Blue and Denim Black color options.
The smartphone is available of course on the official website of Samsung and Flipkart along with some of the retail stores. Flipkart is offering an exchange offer of up to INR 10750/-. Apart from this, there are lots of offers and deals provided by the ecommerce stores and payment gateways which can further reduce the pricing of the phone. To apply promo codes, you should visit coupon websites.
Unboxing Samsung F22
- A Samsung Galaxy F22 Smartphone
- 15W Charging Adapter
- USB Type C Cable
- Sim Ejector Tool
- User Manual and Documentation
Samsung F22 Specifications
General
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy F22 |
| Launch Date | July 13, 2021 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 160 x 74 x 9.4 |
| Weight | 203 gram |
| Colors | Denim Blue, Denim Black |
| Operating System | Android 11, Upgradable to Android 12 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Hardware
| Processor | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| Skin | One UI Core 4.1 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 / 6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 64 / 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes (Up to 1 TB) |
| Memory Slot | MicroSDXC (Dedicated) |
Camera
| Primary Camera | (48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) Quad Rear Camera |
| Primary Camera Features | Panorama, HDR |
| Rear Camera Video | 1080p @ 30fps |
| Rear Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 13 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Camera Video | 1080p @ 30fps |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| GPS Type | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Version 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Supported Networks | GSM/ HSPA/ LTE |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5mm |
| Sim Size | Nano + Nano (Dual) |
| Active 4G Sim on Both SIM | Yes |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.4 Inches (16.26 Cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 274 ppi |
| Display Type | HD+ Super AMOLED |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Other features | 90Hz Refresh Rate |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
| USB Type C | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W |
Sensors
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, side mounted |
| Virtual Light sensor | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyro | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
Pros
- Super Large Battery (6000 mAh)
- HD+ AMOLED Display
- 90Hz Refresh Rate
- Mediatek Helio G80 Quad Core processor
- 48MP rear Quad Camera Setup
- 15W fast charging
- USB Type C 2.0 Port
Cons
- No water or dust resistant
- Performance could have been better
- bulky device
Design & Build Quality
The Samsung Galaxy F22 has a glossy and a no-frills design. The smartphone is made of plastic material with the display panel mode of Gorilla Glass 5. The plastic back body has a matte finish with fine grooves for better grip. On the front side, the giant dewdrop shaped notch display has noticeable side bezels.
The appearance of the phone is very similar to the Galaxy M32. The weight of the phone is 203 grams, it may be due to the large 6000 mAh battery. With 9.3mm thickness, the phone becomes a little bit bulky but it fits perfectly in the hands even the users can operate the phone single handedly.
Display
The Samsung F22 has a big 6.4 inch display with a waterdrop-style notch at the top and a thick chin area at the bottom. It has a HD+ super AMOLED 90Hz panel with an aspect ratio of 20:9 along with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It is a sub-15K smartphone so getting an HD+ display makes sense.
The display is scratch resistant with a coating of corning gorilla glass 5 on the top of the display. Samsung has incorporated widevine L1 support to help stream content from online services like Netflix, disney + hotstar etc. The eye comfort shield feature keeps your viewing experience at best by limiting blue light and using warmer colors.
Camera
The F22 smartphone comes with a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary sensor with a f/1.8 aperture, a 8MP ultra wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP depth and 2MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the other side, it has a 13MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.
The images clicked through the rear camera setup are very impressive. Camera performs very well in the good lighting conditions. However, you have to compromise with the picture quality at night time. The front camera also works well in daytime and you can take wide angle selfies with accurate colour reproduction.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy F22 smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G80 processor fabricated on a 12 nm node. The chipset comes with the octa core arrangement with two 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 cores and six 1.8Ghz Cortex-A55 cores. The GPU used in the device is Mali- G52 MC2.
The smartphone can run through daily phone tasks like browsing, calling, texting, watching videos etc. at ease. Even I played a few graphic intensive games like battleground Mobile India and free fire smoothly. Meanwhile, you could face lag or frame drops a bit.
The 90Hz refresh rate on Galaxy F22 is an interesting and useful feature. Usually smartphones have 60Hz refresh rate, thus with F22 you could end up getting jitters and lag while multitasking.
Connectivity
The Galaxy F22 phone supports 4G, 3G and 2G networks in India. However, the device is not 5G ready. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band connectivity. The device packs a bluetooth v5.0 with LE and A2DP, GPS with Galileo, Glonass, BDS and A-GPS. There is a USB type C 2.0 port for USB tethering and connectivity for data sharing.
Battery
The smartphone is equipped with a super large 6000 mAh battery. The battery could last for two days on light to moderate usage while you can get one day battery backup with moderate to heavy usage of the phone.
There is a type C port for charging purposes and the device comes with a 15W fast charger but actually it doesn’t charge the devices as fast as it should be. It takes almost 3 hours to charge the device fully from 0% to 100%.
Samsung F22 Ratings
Why Should You Buy Samsung F22 Smartphone
The USP of the Samsung Galaxy F22 smartphone is its display and battery. The battery is really big and it has the potential to provide you two days of battery backup. The smartphone needs a little bit improvement performance wise but it is acceptable keeping in view the price tag of the device. Samsung phones are known for quality and dependency, So it goes with F22 also. This budget friendly smartphone is the perfect device for a moderate phone user.
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Wrapping Up: Samsung F22 Review
The Indian mobile market is very big and there is a tough competition between mobile manufacturers. Samsung has also entered the low range smartphone section to beat the competition so they are providing standard features in the low range.
So, this was the Samsung F22 review, we hope you liked the article and got all your questions answered. After reading this, you would have a better picture of the product in your mind and it will help you in decision making. Please share the article with your friends and family members who are looking for an affordable yet dependable smartphone. For any query or questions, write in the comment box.
Samsung F22 Review: FAQs
Yes, of course. Under the sub-15K the Samsung Galaxy F22 will be the best choice. The phone is known for its super large battery and display.
Heating is not an issue for daily and normal tasks but you will feel the heating problem while gaming or using multiple heavy apps simultaneously for long hours.
Yes, for the protection of the display from scratches and dents the display of the device is coated with corning gorilla glass 5 on the top.
The Galaxy F22 has been equipped with a big HD+ AMOLED display, 6000 mAh battery, mediatek helio G80 processor, a 48MP rear quad camera setup and the performance of the smartphone is very good. Priced at INR 11499/-, the smartphone is really a value for money product.
Yes, the fingerprint scanner is mounted on the right side of the smartphone and the power button is also a fingerprint scanner. It is a multi-function button.