Tecno Camon 17P vs Samsung Galaxy A22: Specs Comparison

Tecno Camon 17P vs Samsung Galaxy A22: Tecno Camon 17P has 64MP main camera and also the most expensive of these two smartphones. But the Samsung Galaxy A22 has a better software and a better Camera quality. So, which of these two offers better value? let’s find out.

Tecno Camon 17P Key Specs

6.8″ IPS LCD
1080p resolution (FHD+)
60Hz refresh rate
6 GB RAM
128 GB ROM
64 + 2 + 2 + 2MP
16MP selfie
MediaTek Helio G85
Android 11; HiOS 7.6
5,000 mAh battery (18W)

Samsung Galaxy A22 Key Specs

6.4″ Super AMOLED
720p resolution (HD+)
90Hz refresh rate
4 GB RAM
64/128 GB ROM
48 + 8 + 2 + 2MP
13MP selfie
MediaTek Helio G80
Android 11; One UI 3.1
5,000 mAh battery (15W)

Display & Design

The Tecno Camon 17P has 6.8″ IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution but no high refresh rate. The screen is big for media consumption and playing of games. However, the lack of high refresh rate is an hitch.

Samsung Galaxy A22 on the other hand is more compact. Galaxy A22 has a 6.4″ Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate enabled. The display here is better than what you get on the Tecno Camon 17P Samsung Galaxy A22 display is rich in colors and also very smooth because of the 90Hz refresh availability.

Camera

Camera wise, Tecno Camon 17P has quad rear cameras. 64MP main camera, 2MP depth sensor, 2MP AI and 2MP macro. While upfront you’ll get 16MP selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy A22 has a better camera setup and quality. 48MP main camera with OIS feature, 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro. And upfront you get 13MP selfie. The Galaxy A22 is the cheapest device in the market with OIS feature. That improves the camera quality both in daytime and in lowlights condition.

So overall, even though none of these devices can record video in 4K resolution, the Samsung Galaxy A22 is far better when it comes to photography and videography. Thanks to the OIS feature available.

Performance | Chipset | RAM | Storage

Performance wise, Tecno Camon 17P is powered by MediaTek helio G85 Chipset paired with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. While the Samsung Galaxy A22 is powered by MediaTek helio G80 Chipset paired with 4 GB RAM and 64/128 GB storage.

Here, the Tecno Camon 17P is slightly better. It has higher RAM and also the Mediatek helio G85 Chipset is better than the G80 Chipset.

Software

Both smartphones may have run Android 11 out of the box, but in the long run, the Samsung Galaxy A22 will get 3 years major software update which the Tecno Camon 17P won’t get.

Thus for longertivity sake, the Samsung Galaxy A22 has more value.

Tecno Camon 17P vs Samsung Galaxy A22: Battery

Both smartphones have 5000mAh battery capacity. But the Tecno Camon 17P last a little longer than the Galaxy A22.

Tecno Camon 17P vs Samsung Galaxy A22: Price

Tecno Camon 17P price for 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM is N98,000. It is only available in one model.

While the Samsung Galaxy A22 price for 4/64 GB variant is N89,100. While the 4/128 GB variant goes for N97,600.

Tecno Camon 17P vs Samsung Galaxy A22: Conclusion

Tecno Camon 17P is more expensive but it doesn’t guarantee value for money. The main camera and battery life is top notch. But when it comes to long term value (software), display and camera quality, the Samsung Galaxy A22 is better.

If I’m to score these two phones by percentage, the Tecno Camon 17P gets (48%) while the Samsung Galaxy A22 gets (52%).