Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Tecno Camon 30 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tecno Camon 30 Pro target different market segments with notable trade-offs. The S22 excels with a compact 6.1-inch display, premium Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and superior optical zoom capabilities via its dedicated 3x telephoto lens. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and Adreno 730 GPU deliver faster performance for gaming and demanding apps. However, the battery capacity is modest at 3700 mAh, requiring frequent charging despite 25W wired and 15W wireless charging options. The Camon 30 Pro counters with a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, significantly larger 5000 mAh battery supporting rapid 70W charging, and higher base RAM at 12GB. Its 50MP front camera with autofocus outshines the S22's 10MP selfie camera. The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 is capable but doesn't match Snapdragon's sustained performance. Camera versatility favors Samsung with its multi-lens setup, though both feature 50MP main sensors with OIS. Build quality clearly advantages the S22 with its metal frame and superior glass versus plastic construction on the Camon. At $799 versus $349, the S22 justifies premium positioning through refinement and performance, while the Camon 30 Pro delivers impressive value for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and screen size.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 if…
- →Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- →Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- →Lightweight at 167 g
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 Pro if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- →50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- →70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S22
Pros
- Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- Lightweight at 167 g
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
- Four years of OS updates from Samsung
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery with mediocre endurance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot
- No charger in the box
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- 50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- 70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
- Thin and lightweight design at 7.9 mm and 190 g
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- No real ultrawide camera — the 2MP depth sensor is useless
- HiOS software is heavily skinned with bloatware
- IP64 splash resistance is minimal protection
- Limited brand presence means fewer accessories and service centers
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Tecno Camon 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 162.9 x 74.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2436 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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