Samsung Galaxy A6s features, review, price, specs
Samsung Galaxy A6s is a mid-range smartphone that is part of the Samsung Galaxy A series. It was released by the South Korean company in late 2018 and comes with impressive features, specs and at an affordable price.
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Chinese Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) company, Wingtech is the manufacturer of the smartphone. The company is also known to produce Xiaomi phones. Galaxy A6s is Samsung's first ODM phone, and it was designed according to the company's specifications in bid to manufacture low-cost and mid-range smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy A6s overview
Like any other phone in the market, Samsung Galaxy A6s also has its pros and cons that a potential buyer should evaluate before deciding to purchase it or rather go for other options.
The good
- The screen quality is very high for displaying pictures and videos.
- It has a microSD slot to expand memory.
- Users can play 3D games smoothly on the phone because of its high-grade CPU.
- It also comes in multiple colours like black, white, blue, pink, and red.
- It is relatively cheaper compared to other phones dominating the market.
The bad
- Its battery capacity of 3300mAh is not the best in the market.
- It is not waterproof.
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Samsung Galaxy A6s specs
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU processor and 6GB RAM, the smartphone has a high performance, making it smooth to operate. Its 6-inch screen display and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels also means users can enjoy watching videos on the phone. Here are full details on the phone's specifications.
- Display: 6.0-inch, PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 2160 pixels (402 PPI)
- Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
- CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
- GPU: Adreno 512
- RAM: 6GB
- Internal Storage: 64GB/128GB
- Memory card: 256 GB
- Camera: Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and 12MP front camera
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3,300mAh
- Colours: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Red
Hardware
When it comes to evaluating Samsung Galaxy A6s features like the design, display and performance, some uniqueness comes with it that you will probably like.
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Design
The flat and glassy body of the smartphone is one of the standout features that make it appealing and soft to touch. The phone has visible bezels around the screen without a notch or physical button on its face.
At the back, there is a vertically placed dual-camera and a dual-LED flash below the camera. A fingerprint scanner is also visible, positioned right in the middle with the Samsung logo.
Display
The Galaxy phone has a high screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a 6-inch display. Customers also have a wide range of colour designs to choose from including Black, White, Blue, Pink and Red options.
Processor, storage & performance
The Galaxy phone uses the Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 processor that is behind its smooth and high performance. Its octa-core CPU offers room for multi-tasking.
What about Samsung Galaxy A6s memory? Well, besides the 64GB and 128GB ROM capacities, there is room for expanding the storage using a microSD card up to 256GB.
Battery
Is Samsung Galaxy A6s battery capacity sustainable? The phone may not have the best battery capacity, but it is relatively larger than some smartphones. The 3,300mAh capacity can support most of its operations; however, you should always ensure there is a close power source and charger when using it for long. The phone uses a USB-C charger.
Speaker and audio quality
The smartphone also has quality speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack located at the bottom. It also has one of the best loudspeakers that can serve you well when listening to a song or watching a movie.
Software
Behind the appealing design of the device lies some unique software features that also enable it to compete with other rivals in the market.
Operating system
The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) that offers fast and powerful performance. It provides a user-friendly experience and also helps to minimize the background activities in the least used apps.
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Camera, image and video quality
How does Samsung Galaxy A6s camera quality compare to other smartphones? With a 12 MP rear camera and a 5MP depth sensor, the phone's camera is not among the best in the market, but suitable for a mid-range phone.
The front side has a 12MP camera, which is relatively good enough for taking mesmerizing pictures for selfie lovers.
Samsung Galaxy A6s price
Although the phone is only available in very few countries, including China, you can still order it on various online stores like Jumia and get it shipped to your location. The price of the device ranges from 69,900 Naira to 99,744 in Jumia stores, depending on the colour and type.
Samsung Galaxy A6s review
The device has attracted mixed reviews from users and the world at large, with people sharing what they feel about it. Here are some comments about it from YouTube.
- Alex Solares: I think the only thing that I didn't like is how the display looks.
- UsedBOX: I'd buy one just for the look of it.
- Andrey Mbao: It's good for the price but I wouldn't buy it.
Verdict
As a mid-range smartphone, the Samsung device comes at a pocket-friendly price, but it is nowhere near top phones from the company when it comes to quality. Its low battery capacity and are some of the main concerns about the smartphone. There are other options you could opt for including Samsung Galaxy Note 10 that comes with impressive features and specs.
It is over one year since Samsung Galaxy A6s was released, but does it stand a chance in the current market? Is it worth its price?
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