The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A18, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 720 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 196.2 g
- Resistance Features
- IP54, IP52
- against IP52
Nokia G22, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 253,300
- against 225,154
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,391
- against 1,322
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 253,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 Best value | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Cyan | Blue, Grey, Peach |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 196.2 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 81.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, IP52 Best value | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 720 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B6, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | A18 | G22 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2591 | — |
