In today’s article, we’ll be looking at the best Samsung Galaxy A series .
Samsung is not only known for releasing flagship devices. In the past two years, they have changed focus and strategy to pay more attention to the mid-range segment of the mobile market in developing countries, hence the reason they introduced the Galaxy A-Series. The series focuses on exterior design and performance. It is more like an upper mid-range series. It bridges the gap between high-end and mid-range smartphones. The first Galaxy A-series smartphone was released in 2018 and since then, there have been over 20 Galaxy A-series phones.
This write-up will make the job of picking an A-series phone less difficult for you. According to the Korean company, the series comes with premium cutting-edge technology such as an innovative camera, big battery life, and a large screen display.
Best Samsung Galaxy A-Series
Samsung Galaxy A71
We start off this list with the Galaxy A71, which was released in January 2020. The phone features a big Super AMOLED panel with HD+ resolution. Its quad rear camera module design is identical to the Galaxy S20 flagship series. The selfie camera lives in a punch-hole at the top middle of the display.
The base model is 6GB/128GB and is available for around $385. Did I forget to mention it is powered by a Snapdragon 730 chipset? Though, the one released in the Philippines market comes with a Snapdragon 730G chipset. The fingerprint reader is located underneath the display.
Key Specs
- 6.7-inch display (1080p)
- 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP main camera
- 32MP selfie camera
- Android 10 (One UI 2.0)
- 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB
- Snapdragon 730 SoC (8nm)
- Octa-core 2.2GHz processor
- Non-removable 4,500 mAh battery
- Fast Charging 25W
Samsung Galaxy A51
This is a good alternative for those that can’t afford the Galaxy A71. The Galaxy A51 comes with a Super AMOLED panel that is just two inches shorter. It features a quad rear camera module and a selfie camera pixels like the Galaxy A71. Instead of the Snapdragon chip, the phone is powered by Samsung’s Exynos chipset. The base 4/64GB memory costs around $290 while the 6/128GB goes for $305.
key specs
- 6.5-inch display (1080p)
- Exynos 9611 (10nm)
- Octa-core 2.3GHz processor
- Android 10 (One UI 2.0)
- 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB
- 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP main camera
- 32MP selfie camera
- Non-removable 4,000 mAh battery
- Fast Charging 15W
Samsung Galaxy A70s
The Galaxy A70s doesn’t come with a quad rear camera system like the Galaxy A71 and A51. Regardless, its triple rear camera module is just as efficient as it can get. The selfie camera is embedded in the waterdrop notch. The display features a Super AMOLED panel of the same size as the Galaxy A71. Battery life is great with fast charging technology support to fill it up fast. The phone was launched in India and is currently sold for INR 23,499 (6GB/128GB).
Key Specs
- 6.7-inch display (1080p)
- Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 10)
- Snapdragon 675 chip (11nm)
- Octa-core 2.0GHz processor
- 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB
- 64MP + 8MP + 5MP main camera
- 32MP selfie camera
- Non-removable 4,500 mAh battery
- 25W Fast Charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
This is the first Galaxy A-series smartphone with 5G connectivity. This smartphone has flagship capabilities, making it one of the best Samsung Galaxy A-series in 2020. You won’t see too many phones powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset priced at under $650. The phone’s body build is the Corning Gorilla Glass front and back, sandwiched with an aluminum frame. Its waterdrop notch Super AMOLED panel features an always-on display.
Key Specs
Key Specs
- 6.7-inch display (1080p)
- Snapdragon 855 (7nm)
- Octa-core 2.84GHz processor
- Android 9 Pie (One UI)
- 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB
- 48MP + 8MP + 5MP main camera
- 32MP selfie camera
- Non-removable 4,500 mAh battery
- Fast 25W Charging
Samsung Galaxy A80
Just like the Galaxy A71, this smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 730 chipset. The phone features a motorized triple 48MP camera system which serves as both the back and front camera. This will make your selfies look great as it uses the main camera system. You’ll also be getting a Super AMOLED panel that is not interrupted with either a notch or punch-hole. The phone was released in May 2019 and is available for $390.
Key Specs
- 6.7-inch display (1080p)
- 8GB/128GB
- 48MP + 8MP + TOF 3D cameras
- Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 10)
- Snapdragon 730 SoC
- Octa-core 2.2GHz processor
- Non-removable 3,700 mAh battery
- Fast Charging 25W
Samsung Galaxy A70
Another good A-series smartphone that was released last year is the Galaxy A70. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset just like the Galaxy A70s. The main camera system is one of the major differences between both phones. This device is available in the global market with both memory variants coming in at under $300. The display of the Galaxy A70 also features the Super AMOLED panel just like the ones listed above.
Key Specs
- 6.7-inch display (1080p)
- 6/128GB, 8GB/128GB
- 32MP front camera
- 32MP + 8MP + 5MP main camera
- Snapdragon 675 SoC
- Octa-core 2.0GHz processor
- Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 10)
- Non-removable 4,500 mAh battery
- 25W Fast Charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
The Galaxy A50 was the best-selling A-series smartphone in 2019. And it is still pretty much relevant in 2020. The smartphone comes with high-end hardware, which made its fans favourite. The 4GB/128GB model is currently available at just $240 on Amazon, which is a great bargain. There aren’t many smartphones in the market with a better value-to-price ratio than this one right now.
Key Specs
- 6.4-inch display (1080p)
- Exynos 9610 SoC (10nm)
- Octa-core 2.3GHz processor
- Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 10)
- 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB
- 25MP + 8MP + 5MP main camera
- 25MP front camera
- Non-removable 4,000 mAh battery
- Fast Charging 15W
Samsung Galaxy A41
This Galaxy smartphone was unveiled in March 2020 and is expected to hit the stores by June. It is a good low-mid-range device that shouldn’t pass the $160 mark. It features a Super AMOLED panel with HD+ resolution and a 48MP triple main camera system. The hardware and software are also of great quality.
Key Specs
- 6.1-inch display (1080p)
- 48MP + 8MP + 5MP main camera
- 25MP front camera
- Android 10 (One UI 2.0)
- MediaTek Helio P65 (12nm)
- Octa-core 2.0GHz processor
- 4GB/64GB
- Non-removable 3,500 mAh battery
- Fast Charging 15W
Samsung Galaxy A11
Another good low mid-range smartphone to consider under the A-series is the Galaxy A11. The device features a punch-hole display, a triple rear camera module, and a fingerprint reader mounted at the back. Its huge 4,000 mAh battery has the support of 15W fast charging technology. The phone was announced in March 2020 and there is no official pricing for it yet.
Key Specs
- 6.4-inch display (720p)
- Octa-core 1.8GHz processor
- Android 10 OS
- 2GB/32GB, 3GB/32GB
- 13MP + 5MP + 2MP main camera
- 8MP front camera
- Non-removable 4,000 mAh battery
- 15W Fast Charging
Samsung Galaxy A10s
The Galaxy A10s deserves at least the final spot in the best Samsung Galaxy A series. The under $120 price tag smartphone comes with a dual rear camera, Snapdragon chipset, and 720p display. This entry-level phone runs on the latest Android operating system with Samsung’s custom skin.
Key Specs
- 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels
- Android 9.0 Pie, 2GB/3GB Of RAM
- Mediatek Helio P22, Octa-core 2.0GHz
- 32GB built-in storage
- 13MP + 2MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera.
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery
With the over 20 Samsung A-series smartphones out there, what is your best phone in this series? Is it listed in this article? You can let us know by dropping a comment below.
