Good deal – The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G smartphone at €173.94 (-14%)

After testing the 4G version of the Samsung Galaxy A22, it’s the turn of its 5G version to pass through our labs. The opportunity to see that this model is quite different from its cousin. Explanations…

The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G may be ready for the future in terms of connectivity, but it lost some strengths of the 4G model to get there. The Korean has partly removed what made the 4G version interesting to offer an affordable 5G device, and it shows. Sold at a higher price than its cousin, it faces very well-established competition, which surpasses it in almost all aspects. Those who want more power to play will turn to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, for example, while the Oppo A54 5G benefits from a very well calibrated panel. Fortunately, the A22 5G can still boast of offering enormous autonomy. It is therefore aimed at those who are above all looking for a very durable 5G compatible device.

Strong points

• Very good autonomy.
• Efficient multitasking SoC.
• 48 Mpx mode rather convincing during the day.

Weak points

• Poorly calibrated screen.
• Inefficient ultra-wide-angle module.
• Failed night photos.
• We would have liked more power.

NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).

Alternatively

After a lackluster Note 10 series, Xiaomi is recovering with this Redmi Note 11. The entry-level smartphone from the Chinese firm is a good proposition for those who need a terminal that can do everything, without necessarily excelling. Without working a miracle, this model corrects a passable photo component in its predecessor and offers a good Oled panel. Finally, its autonomy is very correct in 60 Hz or 90 Hz.