Samsung Galaxy A30s smartphone - pros and cons

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. Let's consider in detail the characteristics of the smartphone, study the disadvantages, determine the advantages of the model, the period of entering the market.

Samsung and Samsung Galaxy A

The concern was founded in 1938. Manufactures high-tech components, household appliances and communication devices. The image emblem with the company inscription has been recognizable all over the world for 25 years. In 2008, the brand outpaced its main competitors, Motorola and Nokia, in the sale 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 mid-range smartphones with good performance. The system internally uses the Exynos chip in the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. This is the first mobile system-on-chip. The initial versions of smartphones with stylish design in a metal case were presented to the consumer in the fall of 2014. For 2019, devices in the Galaxy A lineup are considered affordable for most countries in 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 drop-shaped selfie camera at the top. The back is made of plastic. The manufacturer announces the 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, there is a triple video camera unit. In the center of the cover there is a corporate inscription. The buttons for turning on and adjusting the sound volume are located on the right side. The left one has slots for cards.

Screen characteristics

The capacitive Super AMOLED screen is made with high contrast and provides 16 million color shades. The diagonal of the screen 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 a minimal frame on the body of the gadget. AMOLED-screen with multi-touch function is designed for the amateur. It produces strong contrast and unnatural colors and shades. The brightness of the screen is lost in the sun. To answer the call, you have to work hard and look for a shadow space. At the same time, the screen has an additional disadvantage: the battery will drain faster if the screen works for a long time, using energy to the maximum. Modern flagships are equipped with high resolution, which makes the picture on the screen smooth and clear. The screen of 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 of the manufacturer of a high-quality device.

Filling of the smartphone, appearance and functions of the interface

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

The device runs on the 9th version of the Android Pie operating system. Scrolling 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 for taking a screenshot. It is so familiar that even children and beginners can figure it out. As for the processor, we can note the high performance. An 8-core Octa-core with two Cortex-A73 cores of 1.8 GHz each and six Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1.6 GHz does not fail even cool models. The Exynos 7885 chipset will help you cope with the tasks. The graphics are managed by the GPU Mali-G71 processor. 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 expanded by using a microSD card up to 1TB in size, for which there is a dedicated slot.

Multimedia and add-ons

The gadget is equipped with front and rear cameras. We will consider them below. Optical fingerprint sensor, located at the bottom of the display. Additional functions include a compass, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor. The latter, if it does not work correctly, can cause the call to be cut off during a conversation, if the phone is unsuccessfully leaned against the cheek. The active noise canceling function works with a dedicated microphone, there is a loudspeaker.

Camera multimedia capabilities

On closer inspection, the main camera is located in a triple unit. According to the characteristics, the camera is 25 MPix with an aperture of 1.7, 8 MPix f / 2.2, with a wide viewing angle and 5 MPix, f / 2.2, a depth sensor works. The features of the cameras include the presence of a flash on LEDs, a panorama function, and a high quality HDR mode. It is possible to make video recording with 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 MPix, the aperture has a size of 2.0. Output video has the same meaning: 1080 Pixel size, 30 frames. Based on the model A30, we can assume how the camera works in the dark and during the day. Low quality images are mixed with high resolution cameras. When photographing, image stabilization almost does not work, autofocus is set up for a long time 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 tests of the devices. If we compare Apple and Samsung cameras, which keep up with each other, presenting newer models of various classes, the non-flagship Samsung is an order of magnitude behind its competitor.

Communication link

You can 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 3.5 mm jack (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; access point, Wi-Fi Direct, password protected, Bluetooth 5.0, LE. Smartphone range GSM 850/900/1800/1900; 3G with HSDPA 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 not removable. In active mode when making calls and reading, the phone can 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 size of the battery, you can play only 5 - 7 hours. A quick discharge awaits when watching videos. It will last for 14 hours.It's not worth watching TV shows for such a period, for 3 - 4 films it will be enough to pass the time on the road.
The advantages include the 15W fast charging function via the Type-C connector. In 9 - 10 hours the smartphone will charge up to 100%.

Dimensions and weight of the device

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

Stability and conservatism

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

• experienced well-known manufacturer;
• high-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 1TB.

• lower resolution screen;
• in bright sun, the picture on the screen is almost invisible;
• camera without image stabilizer;
• the speed of action and opening of applications is lower than that of the flagship models, despite the high-speed processor;
• low battery life;
• high power 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;
• there is no zoom to bring the picture closer.

General characteristics of Samsung Galaxy A30s:

Output

The updated device Samsung Galaxy A30s will appeal to lovers of style. 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 less pixelated HD +, and the shooting with all the characteristics of the camera is of low quality. The advantages of a smartphone are a fast and efficient processor, a triple camera, and a good size of the device. It will be possible to study the device in more detail after its appearance on sale.