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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Price Leaked, Galaxy A12 Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy A22 is expected to launch in India next month. The affordable 5G smartphone model hit the European markets last month and will make its way in India by August, as suggested by the reports. Additionally, before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A12, a known tipster revealed its specifications and pricing in a series of tweets. 

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Price

A recent report by 91mobiles states that the new Galaxy A22 5G is expected to come with a 6GB + 128GB RAM and storage variant and 8GB RAM variant. While the former can cost INR 19,999, the latter could be priced at 21,999. This price will include the GST. 

In the European market, a 4GB + 64GB Galaxy A22 5G model was introduced for UUR 229( roughly 20,300) and 4GB + 128GB for EUR 249(approx 22,100). 

The Samsung A22 5G model comes in Grey, Mint, Violet, and White colours. 

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Specifications

Galaxy A22 5G is expected to feature a 6.6-inch full HD+ display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The device offers up to 128 GB of internal storage, but one can add a MicroSD card of up to 1TB. The device will be powered by an octa-core SoC known as MediaTek Density 700. 

The device is also expected to pack a triple rear camera setup, including a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-MP sensor, and a 2-MP depth sensor. Galaxy A22 5G comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that charges at 15W. The device will also feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 

However, these specifications are merely leaks, and the South Korean Smartphone giant is yet to announce the official pricing of the device in the country. 

Samsung Galaxy A12

As an online leak suggests, the smartphone will come with the exact specifications as the global version but with subtle modifications. The tipster says that the Indian version will come with only 4GB of RAM. The device can either have 64 GB or 128 GB of storage and be priced at around 12,999. 

Samsung launched the Galaxy A12 model last year alongside Galaxy A20s, starting at EUR 179(approx INR 16,000). The device comes in black, blue, red, and white colour options. 

The Galaxy 12 model comes with a 6.5 inch TFT display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels. It features a tiny waterdrop notch for the 8MP front camera. At the back, the device sports a quad-camera setup with a 48 MP primary lens. The smartphone also offers an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. 

Samsung Galaxy A12 features an octa-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz. 

 

Samsung S 20 Plus Review | The Next Leap

Samsung did begin the year 2020 with the launch of their flagship Galaxy S20 series, but with the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19, it seems likely that a lot of launches will have to wait until the dust settles everywhere. 

Build and Design

The Galaxy S20+ has a refined design when compared to its predecessor. The smartphone now comes with thinner bezels and the glass curves onto the edges of the display. The phone has a glass back held together with an aluminium frame.

The glossy finish on the phone means it does feel slippery in the hands and also attracts a lot of fingerprints and smudges. It weighs around 186 grams but does not feel heavy in the hands. 

The display on the S20+ is a 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel which also supports HDR 10+ and a refresh rate of 120Hz. You can choose between QHD+ resolution which will bring down the refresh rate to 60Hz. The 120Hz refresh works only at Full HD resolution.

The display has a centre-mounted punch-hole for the selfie camera which does not really bother you. On the right, you have the volume and power buttons and the left has the dedicated Bixby button.

The sim-tray is at the top while at the bottom you have the USB-C type charging port and the speaker. You can also choose to expand the memory on the device with a micro-sd card. The main camera setup at the back looks very similar to Samsung’s A-series smartphones. 

Having said that, the Galaxy S20+ feels very premium when you are holding it. In the box, you get a 25W fast charger, Type-C to Type-C charging cable, protective case and an AKG-branded headset 

Performance

The Samsung S 20 Plus sold here in India only comes with 4G support and only one configuration. It is powered by an Exynos 990 processor paired with 8Gb of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Samsung has used LPDDR5 memory on the S20+ which promises higher data rates and low power consumption. 

Performance of the Galaxy S20+ is rock solid. The 120 Hz refresh rate makes it really smooth and fluid to scroll around. There is no lag or stutter when running heavy applications and also while gaming.

Heavy titles like PUBG, Call Of Duty and Asphalts 9 Legends could be run at maximum settings without any hiccups. The phone does get hot during the extreme gaming sessions but is nothing that one cannot handle. 

The display is top-notch and the colours are rich and saturated while the screen brightness is adequate. With the slimmer bezels, watching content is a delight on this display. 

Samsung has given the S20+ an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner which is surprisingly fast. You also have the option of choosing face recognition for unlocking the device.

Battery life on the S20+ is pretty solid and the 4500mAh battery means it will deliver a full day of usage. The 25W charger will charge the device to 100% in about an hour.  It also supports Wireless PowerShare or reverse wireless charging, which can be used to charge accessories such as the Galaxy Buds+.

Finally, the Samsung S 20 Plus has a new camera setup with two of the highlight features being 8K video recording and up to 30x hybrid zoom. The primary sensor has a 12-megapixel resolution with Dual Pixel autofocus, an f/1.8 aperture, and OIS, but the pixel size is now 1.8 microns. The ultra-wide-angle camera also uses a 12-megapixel sensor and f/2.2 aperture, and no autofocus.

The telephoto camera is a 64-megapixel sensor without OIS. The selfie camera is a 10-megapixel with Dual Pixel AF and f/2.2 aperture. Images from the S20+ have been no less than amazing with sharpness, contrast and true to scene colours while the front camera does a good job of taking selfies. 

Verdict

For a price of Rs. 73,999, you get a lot of capable hardware. While the price clearly indicates its premium segment. With great performance, great cameras and good battery life, money spent on the Galaxy S20+ is money well spent.

Specifications:

  • Exynos 990 processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • 64-megapixel quad-camera setup
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