In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Samsung Galaxy A22. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G965F | SM-A225F/DSN | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158.1 mm | 159.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy A22 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Width | 73.8 mm | 73.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A22. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A22 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Weight | 189 g | 186 g | Samsung Galaxy A22 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Body Colour | Lilac purple | Black | |
Body Material | Metal frame | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.35 W/kg (body), 0.294 W/kg (head) | 1.59 W/kg (body), 0.516 W/kg (head), 1.8 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.2" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy A22 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A22. |
Display Format | QHD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 529 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 600 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has HDR. |
Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display, Curved Dual-Edge Screen | Infinity U Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | - | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A22. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A22. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A22 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
User Memory | 50.3 GB | 103.6 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A22 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | Portrait | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, 9MP still photos recording 4K video, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A22. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A22 has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A22 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, Smart Auto Focus, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A22 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A22 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9+ can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1500 minutes | 2280 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A22 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1500 min Playback (audio): up to 54 hrs Playback (Always On Display Off): up to 94 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 24 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 25 hrs Playback (video): up to 29 hrs Playback (audio): up to 97 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2280 min |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan | Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy A22 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |