Samsung Galaxy M22 : Surrounded by flashy specs and overhyped launches, the Samsung Galaxy M22 pleads its case quietly.
It’s no spring chicken, but it still checks the important boxes — consistently strong performance, excellent battery life and that signature Samsung screen magic.
If you tend to prioritize actual day-to-day usability over chasing the most recent trend — and are good at ignoring how much society frowns on you for doing so — the M22 could very easily be your kind of phone.
Here’s a closer look at what this midrange device has to offer — what’s good, what’s not so good and whether it should still be worth your money come 2025.
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Let’s start with the looks. The Galaxy M22 isn’t out to turn heads. It adheres to a simple, no-frills design — plastic on the back with textured design, rounded edges, with a boxy camera unit neatly tucked in the corner.
It feels comfortable in the hand and is light, weighing in at around 186g.
The phone comes in muted colors like Light Blue, Black and White; it’s aesthetics definitely won’t cause you to do a double take, but they don’t need to. It’s engineered for function, not sit-up-and-take-notice.
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The M22’s headlining feature is, by far, the 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display boasting HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.
It’s not Full HD, but the bright colors, deep contrasts, and buttery-smooth scrolling more than make up for the absence of the higher resolution.
No matter if your binging Netflix or just scrolling through Instagram, the screen comes vividly alive.
It’s reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which gives it an extra level of protection, some of your frequent drops along the way.
Performance: Does the Job for the Most Part
The Galaxy M22 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, which comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
This isn’t a powerhouse of a laptop, but it’ll do just fine for your day-to-day work — web browsing, social media, YouTube, and even some casual gaming like Subway Surfers or low-settings Call of Duty.
It has Samsung’s One UI Core 5.1 (which is based on Android 13), and provides a clean and easy-to-use interface. Samsung has also dialed back the bloatware, making things relatively snappy and clean.
Camera: Good Enough (for social media)
On the back, you have a quad-camera system:
48MP main sensor
8MP ultra-wide lens
2MP depth sensor
2MP macro shooter
In daylight, the camera takes crisp, detailed shots with Samsung’s characteristic oversaturation of colors. The ultra-wide lens brings versatility, but sharpness decreases slightly at the edges.
Low light performance isn’t stellar, but the Night Mode does a good job of pulling in detail.
The 13MP selfie camera clicks good selfies, particularly under good light. Portrait shots are also usable, with fairly decent edge recognition.
Battery & Charging: How Far the Miles Will Take You
This is where the M22 really struts its stuff — thanks to its 5000mAh battery, you’re easily getting a full day, if not more if you use your phone constantly.
From streaming and calls to gaming and scrolling, it just never peters out prematurely.
And when you do need to charge it up, 25W fast charging support is a great extra — though Samsung only includes a 15W charger in the box, slowing things down a touch.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
6.4″ Super AMOLED 90Hz display full of vivid color
Long-lasting 5000mAh battery
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Okay primary camera quality
Lightweight and easy to hold
25W fast charging support
Cons:
HD+ resolution, not FHD Only
Certainly, Helio G80 is outdated for power users.
No 5G support
Design could be more modern
Bundled charger is only 15W device
Samsung Galaxy M22: Final Thoughts: A (Still) Good Option For Everyone Else
The Samsung Galaxy M22 isn’t the most stunning phone in its class, but it does hit the highlights.
That Super AMOLED display is a pleasure to use, battery life is excellent and day-to-day performance is perfectly acceptable for most people.
If you can do without 5G or game-centric power, it should still be a decent proposition in 2025 for a smooth, solid Samsung experience with good software and after-sales support.