Samsung Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M22 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2023 9:19 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X Samsung Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M22 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (103GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen
274 PPI	vs	+390 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.6"3% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP2% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M22 SM-M225FV/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346M Single-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 159.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.3 in)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	600nits[peak]	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	38 hours (1.6 days)	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Light Blue	• Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M22 (SM-M225FV/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.75W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)	feature not registered