Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A30s - advantages and disadvantages

In August, the South Korean company Samsung announced a new model of the Galaxy line - A30s. The smartphone turned out to be stylish and budget. We will consider in detail the characteristics of a smartphone, study the shortcomings, determine the advantages of the model, the period of entry into the market.

Samsung and Samsung Galaxy A

The concern was founded in 1938. It produces high-tech components, household appliances and communication devices. The image emblem with the corporate inscription has been recognizable all over the world for 25 years. In 2008, the brand overtook its main competitors, Motorola and Nokia, in sales of mobile phones.

The Galaxy line was launched in mid-2009. The family includes a series of portable devices: tablet computers, smartphones and players, with the Android operating system.The Galaxy A lineup is a mid-range smartphone with good performance. The system internally uses an Exynos chip in a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It is the first mobile system-on-a-chip. The initial versions of smartphones, with a stylish design, in a metal case were presented to the consumer in the fall of 2014. For 2019, Galaxy A devices are considered available in most countries of the world.

Smartphone details

Samsung Galaxy A30s is like a smartphone Samsung Galaxy A30, there are a number of differences in technical characteristics. The new device will be available in the second half of September 2019.

Product design and appearance

The device has a standard classic monoblock shape. The screen is large, with a selfie camera in the form of a drop at the top. The back of the body is made of plastic. The manufacturer claims models in 4 colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet2 and Prism Crush Green. On the back cover on the top left is a triple block of the video camera. There is a company lettering in the center of the lid. The power and volume buttons are located on the right side. The left side has card slots.

Screen Specifications

Capacitive Super AMOLED screen is made with high contrast and provides 16 million shades of colors. The screen diagonal is 6.4 inches, the ratio of height to width is 19.5:9. If we take into account the size of the screen in relation to the body, it has a size of 84.9%, the "useful" area is 100.5 sq.cm. A high percentage is provided by the minimum frame on the gadget's body. AMOLED screen with multi-touch function is designed for an amateur. It produces strong contrast and unnatural colors and shades. The brightness of the screen in the sun is lost.To answer the call, you have to work hard and look for the shadow space. At the same time, the screen has an additional disadvantage: the battery will run out faster if the screen works for a long time, consuming energy to the maximum. Modern flagships are equipped with high resolution, which makes the picture on the screen smooth and clear. The screen of the Samsung Galaxy A30s has a density of 268 ppi and a relatively low resolution for such dimensions - 720 x 1560 pixels. It will not work to consider flaws in the picture, the resolution is quite suitable for the human eye. According to the reviews of future users who have studied the characteristics on the Internet, a large screen with a low resolution is a mistake by the manufacturer of a high-quality device.

The filling of the smartphone, the appearance and functions of the interface

The model is designed to use one SIM-card (Nano-SIM) + memory card or two Nano-SIMs operating in dual standby mode. Standard network technologies are used: GSM, LTE, HSPA.

The device runs on the operating system Android Pie version 9. Running through the settings menu, you can see the quick menu, new transitions when using different applications and switching between them. There is a button in the power options to take a screenshot. It is so familiar that even children and beginners will understand. As for the processor, high performance can be noted. The 8-core Octa-core with two Cortex-A73 cores at 1.8 GHz each and six Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz does not let even cool models down. The Exynos 7885 chipset will help you cope with the tasks. The graphics processor is GPU Mali-G71. A similar processor is installed on Chinese smartphones and flagships.

Device memory and expandability

The smartphone will be available in three versions: 32/3, 64/4, 128/4GB.The specified parameters relate to the amount of internal and RAM, respectively. Plus, the memory can be increased by using microSD - a card up to 1 TB in size, for which there is a specially dedicated slot.

Multimedia and add-ons

The gadget is equipped with front and rear cameras. Let's take a look at them below. An optical fingerprint sensor is located at the bottom of the display. Additional features include a compass, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor. The latter, if not working correctly, can cause the call to break during a conversation if the phone is unsuccessfully leaned against the cheek. The function of active noise reduction with a dedicated microphone works, there is a loudspeaker.

Camera multimedia capabilities

Upon closer inspection, the main camera is located in a triple block. According to the specifications, the camera is 25 MPix with aperture 1.7, 8 MPix f / 2.2, with a wide angle of view and 5 MPix, f / 2.2, a depth sensor works. The features of the cameras include the presence of a flash on the LEDs, the function of shooting a panorama, high-quality HDR mode. It is possible to shoot video at a frequency of 30 frames per second and a video size of 1080 pixels.

The front selfie camera is single, with a resolution of 16 megapixels, the aperture has a size of 2.0. The output video has a similar meaning: 1080 pixels, 30 frames. It can be assumed from the A30 model how the camera works in the dark and daylight hours. The low quality of the images is mixed with the high resolution of the cameras.When photographing, image stabilization almost does not work, autofocus takes a long time to set up and is not always successful, the pictures are not too sharp and clear, especially in the evening and at night. A more precise consideration will appear after experimental testing of the apparatus. If we compare Apple and Samsung cameras, which keep pace with each other, introducing newer models in various classes, the non-flagship Samsung is an order of magnitude behind its competitor.

Communication link

Listen to news, music on the road, at home, in the country with the help of FM radio. In order not to distract others, you can put on headphones for which there is a special connector with a diameter of 3.5 mm (mini-jack). The connectors also include USB 2.0 and reversible Type-C 1.0.

The following communications work without wires: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac with two bands; hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, password protected, Bluetooth 5.0, LE. Operating range of the smartphone GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G with HSDPA from 850 to 2100; 4G. Navigation systems that can be used: GPS, A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS.

Battery

Non-removable battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. The lithium polymer battery is non-removable. In active mode, when making calls and reading, the phone is able to work for almost a day. However, the model is not suitable for active games. Gamers and ordinary fans of arcades and strategies in this regard will be disappointed. With the declared battery size, you can play only 5 - 7 hours. Fast discharge awaits when watching videos. It will last for 14 hours. It’s not worth watching TV shows for such a period, 3-4 films will be enough to pass the time on the road.
The advantages include the function of fast charging at 15 W via the Type-C connector.In 9-10 hours, the smartphone will be charged up to 100%.

Dimensions and weight of the device

When measuring the case, the following dimensions were established: the height of the smartphone is 158.5 mm, the width is 74.7 mm, and the thickness is 7.8 mm. The weight was only 166 grams.

stability and conservatism

Analyzing previous versions of Samsung smartphones, we can note the constancy of the manufacturer and assume that they will put it in the kit with the device. Box, user manual, device warranty card, clip to open the slot for SIM and microSD cards, 15 W charger, USB Type-C 2.0 cable, headphones with interchangeable ear pads, adapters. If the company changes its principles, buyers will be a little disappointed.

• experienced well-known manufacturer;
• quality assembly;
• multifunctionality;
• stylish appearance;
• small frame;
• OS Android 9.0;
• accessible and user-friendly interface;
• well-chosen screen size;
• triple chamber;
• there is a fingerprint scanner;
• there is a fast charging function;
• There is a slot for expanding memory up to 1 TB.

• lower resolution screen
• in bright sunlight, the picture on the screen is almost invisible;
• camera without image stabilizer;
• the speed of action and opening applications is less than that of the flagship models, despite the fast processor;
• low battery life;
• high energy consumption when compared with known IPS matrices;
• too bright colors;
• autofocus takes a long time to set up;
• poor detail and image clarity even with a good camera;
• no zoom to zoom in.

General characteristics of Samsung Galaxy A30s:

Conclusion

The updated Samsung Galaxy A30s device will appeal to style lovers. Of the minuses, it can be noted that, in comparison with the previous version of the Galaxy A30, the Full HD + screen has switched to a less pixelated HD +, and shooting with all the characteristics of the camera is of low quality. The advantages of the smartphone are in a fast and productive processor, the presence of a triple camera, and the good size of the device. It will be possible to study the device in more detail after it appears on sale.