Moto G22 to launch in India on April 8
Motorola has finally confirmed the launch date for the Moto G22 in India. The device will be launched on April 8 at 12pm via Flipkart. To recall, the handset was announced in Europe last month. It offers a 90Hz display, a 50MP primary camera, a MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W charging.
Why does this story matter?
The Moto G22 was recently introduced as the successor to the Moto G20. Now, the company is all set to launch it in India as a budget category smartphone for users who need decent hardware and modern features at an affordable cost. In India, the Moto G22 will compete against entry-level handsets from rivals such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and Vivo.
The handset offers a water-resistant body
The Moto G22 features a punch-hole cut-out design with prominent bezels, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a quad rear camera setup. The device has a plastic body and water-resistant build quality. It comes in Mint Green and Cosmic Black color options. The handset bears a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
It has a 16MP front shooter
The Moto G22 packs a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP (f/1.8) main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. On the front panel, there is a 16MP (f/2.5) shooter for selfies.
The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with 20W wired charging
The Moto G22 is fueled by a MediaTek Helio G37 processor and runs on Android 12 OS with My UX on top. The handset will be available in a sole 4GB/64GB variant, with expandable storage of up to 1TB via a micro-SD card slot. It has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W charging. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a Type-C port.
Moto G22: Pricing and availability
In Europe, the Moto G22 costs €170 (nearly Rs. 14,000) for its sole 4GB/64GB model. In India, the handset will be priced under Rs. 15,000.
