If you have been looking for an entry level phone that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, the new Samsung A30s might just fit the bill.
Although it is not powered by a flagship processor, it’s specifications are respectable for it’s price. Buy at Lazada for S$315.
It comes with a 1.8 Ghz octa core processor, a 6.4″ screen. Camera wise it has 3 camera set up of 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP at f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.2. It looks it will be able to take pretty decent night shots. There is no OIS only EIS.
It supports Dual SIM(3 slots, SIM1+SIM2+microSD) and support most of the FDD and TDD bands in this region. Memory wise it is 4G+64GB. It uses USB-C 18W charging for it’s 4000 mAh battery embedded inside.
Most importantly, for this price, it comes with NFC which comes handy for Android Pay / Singtel Dash Pay (discount on Buses/MRT).
Specifications
- Processor
CPU Speed1.8GHz, 1.6GHz
CPU TypeOcta Core - Display
Size (Main_Display)162.0mm (6.4″ full rectangle) / 157.9mm (6.2″ rounded corners)
Resolution (Main Display)720 x 1560 (HD+)
Technology (Main Display)SUPER AMOLED
Colour Depth (Main Display)16M - Camera
Rear Camera – Resolution (Multiple)25.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Rear Camera – F Number (Multiple)F1.7 , F2.2 , F2.2
Main Camera – Auto FocusYes
Rear Camera – OISNo
Rear Camera ZoomDigital Zoom up to 4x
Front Camera – Resolution16.0 MP
Front Camera – F NumberF2.0
Front Camera – Auto FocusNo
Front Camera – OISNo
Main Camera – FlashYes
Front Camera – FlashNo
Video Recording ResolutionFHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps
Slow Motion120fps @HD - Memory
RAM_Size (GB)4
ROM Size (GB)64
Available Memory Size* (GB)50.0
External Memory SupportMicroSD (Up to 512GB) - Network/Bearer
Number of SIMDual-SIM
SIM sizeNano-SIM (4FF)
SIM Slot TypeSIM 1 + SIM 2 + MicroSD
Infra2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
2G GSMGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTSB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTEB1 (2100MHz), B2 (1900MHz), B3 (1800MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850MHz), B7 (2600MHz), B8 (900MHz), B12 (700MHz), B13 (700MHz), B17 (700MHz), B20 (800MHz), B28 (700MHz), B66 (AWS-3)
4G TDD LTEB38 (2600MHz), B40 (2300MHz), B41 (2500MHz) - Connectivity
USB InterfaceUSB Type-C
USB VersionUSB 2.0
Location TechnologyGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Earjack3.5mm
MHLNo
Wi-Fi®802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4+5GHz), VHT80
Wi-Fi Direct®Yes
Bluetooth® VersionBluetooth® 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps)
NFCYes
PC Sync.Smart Switch (PC version) - OSAndroid
- General Information
Form FactorTouch Bar - SensorsAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
- Physical specification
Dimension (HxWxD, mm)158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8
Weight (g)169 - Battery
Internet Usage Time(LTE) (Hours)Up to 13
Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) (Hours)Up to 13
Video Playback Time (Hours)Up to 21
Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)4000
Audio Playback Time (Hours)Up to 77
Talk Time (4G LTE) (Hours)Up to 32 - Audio and Video
Stereo SupportNo
Video Playing FormatMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Video Playing ResolutionUHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps
Audio Playing FormatMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA - Services and Applications
Gear SupportGalaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Circle (Manager Support), Gear Fit, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Sport, Gear1, Gear2, Gear2 Neo, Gear S, Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear IconX, Gear IconX (2018)
Samsung DeX SupportNo
Buy at Lazada for S$315.