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Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A02s
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6.3/10
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The Samsung Galaxy A02s currently has an Informr score of 6.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.8 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.8 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
13+ MP, f/2.2
Camera
Camera
13+ MP, f/2.2
5000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

If £120 is as far as your budget will stretch, you could do far worse than the Samsung Galaxy A02s – a fairly ordinary smartphone that delivers extraordinary value for money. Battery life is excellent, it runs on a recent build of Android and One UI, and it’s a looker too. If you can afford to spend...

- Aatif Sulleyman, TrustedReviews
Android Authority
Android Authority

The Samsung Galaxy A02s offers the fundamentals of what you need in a smartphone. It packs a headphone jack, three cameras, an unbeatable price, and a large display, but the final punch comes up short. A reasonable buy for the price, but spend a little extra and you'll get a lot more.

- Ryan Haines, Android Authority
The Wirecutter
The Wirecutter

The Samsung Galaxy A02s has better performance and update support than other ultra-budget phones, and it works on all cellular networks.

- Ryan Whitwam, The Wirecutter
Android Police
Android Police

The Galaxy A02s isn't competing with flagships or even mid-range devices. It's slow enough that some basic software features are just about unusable without a great deal of patience. But everything works, it's $110, and you can depend on Samsung to value your security and keep the phone safe to use...

- Ryne Hager, Android Police
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Samsung Galaxy A02s has some significant problems with its WLAN module, and while you would be able to use it for Internet surfing, you will get 20 times the speed with some other similarly priced devices. That is annoying, and even though Samsung might improve this with a software update at som...

- Florian Schmitt, Notebookcheck


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The Galaxy A02s price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Samsung Galaxy A02s prices from around the web here on The Informr.


Samsung backs up the Galaxy A02s with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


If your Galaxy A02s has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
6.5"

The Samsung Galaxy A02s's screen size is 6.5 inches with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.8 GHz

There is a MediaTek SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) Octa-core 1.8 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 10 (Update Available: 11) operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP, f/2.2 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery.

Galaxy A02s Specs

Overview
Release Date February 28, 2021
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 10 (Update Available: 11)

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Processor MediaTek SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) Octa-core 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Unknown
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels, f/2.2
Zoom
8x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Macro), 3rd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Depth)
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.2
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density 270 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.42 x 7.59 x 0.91 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 196 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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