As most of us are aware by now, smartphones have become essential devices to own for our daily drive. This is especially for staying connected with our loved ones – regardless of via calls, social media and so on. With the 3G cellular connection seeing an imminent discontinuation by the end of December 2021, the need to equip users with up-to-date technologies such as smartphones is more important than ever.
With this in mind, Samsung introduced its latest entry-level smartphones – the Galaxy A02 series – to help more Malaysians avoid the inevitable “3G sunset” and shift over to the 4G/LTE network with ease. Not only do both the Galaxy A02 and Galaxy A02s sport an attractive price range, they also feature significant performance for running a wide range of mobile applications. Most attractively are their onboard imaging systems, which are capable of enabling its users to experience high quality photography to capture their best moments!
In order to understand the Galaxy A02 series better, let’s take a look at the main highlights and features offered on each device.
Fundamental Specs
Both of these smartphones offer a large screen size, along with rich visual quality for users to enjoy various types of media. In a more specific sense, the Samsung Galaxy A02 and A02s models feature a 6.5-inch display, which comes with a high resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels – enabling for a sharp and vibrant visual experience when viewing photos or videos.
On top of featuring adequate hardware specifications to run software such as MySejahtera and social media services, the duo also pack more than enough storage capacity for keeping various multimedia files and installed apps. If required, the user may also choose to expand the Galaxy A02’s 32GB or the Galaxy A02s’ 64GB up to an additional 1TB via microSD. With this, you wouldn’t need to worry about storage space management any more!
Long Lasting Battery
Both Galaxy A02 series feature a 5,000mAh battery, which means you’ll never have to frequently scramble for a power bank or a wall plug! For even more peace of mind, either phone is capable of lasting for more than a day’s worth of usage, thanks to its large onboard battery.
It’s also worth noting that the Galaxy A02s model specifically features 15W fast charging support via USB-C. This ensures that you’ll have the phone up and running with enough power in just a short span of time!
Clear And Bright Shots Everyday
Samsung’s renown imaging technologies are also carried over to the Galaxy A02 series, therefore enabling even more users to enjoy high quality photography without having to break the bank. Both smartphones feature a 13MP primary camera for capturing bright, high resolution photos in any lighting condition, and is also accompanied by a 2MP macro camera for incredible close-up shots. For the Galaxy A02s, an additional 2MP depth sensor is included, which enables for brilliant portrait photos with rich bokeh effects.
In front of both devices is a 5MP front-facing camera that is housed within the waterdrop notch on its display. Not only does this allow you to capture amazing selfies, it also enables for clear and high quality video calls with your loved ones via conferencing apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom. While voice calls are still relevant, the ability to see each other during a live video conference is an added touch that is highly appreciated to most, especially those living distances away.
An Unmissable Deal
If you’re concerned about having to fork up a copious amount of cash to replace your current 3G handset, you need not worry about owning a brand new Samsung Galaxy A02 series smartphone. Either model can be yours just below the RM600 price range, with the standard Galaxy A02 priced at only RM399 and the Galaxy A02s at RM529!
And as a way to have the phones more accessible to Malaysians, Samsung has partnered with local service provider Digi for even greater savings. As part of its Prihatin 35 Prepaid bundle, Digi is offering a RM300 rebate where subscribers can bring home the Galaxy A02s at only RM95, whereas the Galaxy A02 can be theirs absolutely free of charge!
Please visit the official Samsung Malaysia website if you wish to find out more regarding the Galaxy A02 and the Galaxy A02s. For further information regarding Digi’s Prihatin 35 Prepaid bundle, be sure to visit the telco website via this link.
This article is brought to you by Samsung Malaysia.
