Samsung has announced the Galaxy A50s and A30s, adding to the long list of the company’s mid-range A Series in 2019. For a refresh, the devices are delivering better camera optics and new designs. While the official prices and availability of the two remain to be seen, let’s check out what’s new on each midrange phone.
READ: List of Samsung Galaxy A Series in the Philippines, Price, Spec, Availability
Samsung Galaxy A50s Changes
From 25MP+8MP+5MP triple camera setup of the Galaxy A50, the main sensor has been replaced by a 48MP f.20 wide. It’s the most popular image sensor right now that’s found on tons of affordable smartphones. With it, you can capture very detailed image quality. The same story is shared for the selfie cameras. From 25MP, it’s now 32MP on the Galaxy A50s. Video-wise, Samsung is bringing its handy Super Steady feature on the ultrawide lens.
While most of the specs and display have remained the same, the plastic-based back panel has a new design. Available in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, and Prism Crush Violet2 colors, the finish features a geometric pattern with the holographic effect depending on the light reflection.
Samsung Galaxy A30s Changes
While the Galaxy A30s comes with the same camera and design changes, the refresh version of Galaxy A30 is more significant. From 16MP+5MP dual-camera setup, the company added an 8MP f2.2 ultrawide sensor and swapped out the main sensor for a 25MP f1.7 optics.
In terms of design, the back is strikingly similar to the Galaxy A50s with the same set of colors. And whether you like it or not, the biometric unlock procedure is now thru the in-display fingerprint scanner.
To provide perspective, the Galaxy A50 was launched for P17,990 price. It has since received a permanent price cut, putting it down to P15,990. While the Galaxy A30 is currently selling for Php13,990.
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Samsung Galaxy A50s specs, price, availability in the Philippines
- Display: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED
- Design: Gorilla Glass and polycarbonate frame
- CPU: Exynos 9610 octa-core processor
- RAM: 4GB or 6GB
- Memory: 64GB or 128GB expandable with microSD up to 500GB (est.)
- Camera: 48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor - Selfie: 32MP front-facing, Face Unlock, AI features
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi ac, GPS
- Security: on-screen Fingerprint sensor
- Battery: 4000 mAh with Fast Charging
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie, OneUI
- Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
- Price: TBA
- Release date: Sept 2019 Philippines availability
Samsung Galaxy A30s specs, price, availability in the Philippines
- Display: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED
- Design: Gorilla Glass and polycarbonate frame
- CPU: Exynos 7904 octa-core processor
- RAM: 4GB
- Memory: 64GB expandable with microSD up to 500GB (est.)
- Camera: 25 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor - Selfie: 16MP front-facing, Face Unlock, AI features
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi ac, GPS
- Security: in-display Fingerprint sensor
- Battery: 4000 mAh with Fast Charging
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie, OneUI
- Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
- Price: TBA
- Release date: Sept 2019 Philippines availability
