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Samsung Galaxy A02#4305

Released: 2021, January 27

Samsung Galaxy A02

Overall Score

56.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4305)56.7
Performance(#10900)54.3
Camera(#4623)42.4
Display(#6500)67.5
Battery(#2449)58.5
Build(#2125)75.8

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A02

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy A02 features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 164 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm and weighing 206 grams.
  • It sports a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6739W chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and PowerVR GE8100 GPU, supported by up to 4GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP wide lens and a 2 MP macro lens on the rear, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 5 MP.
  • The device is powered by a robust 5000 mAh battery, though it does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • It runs on Android 10, upgradeable to Android 11, with One UI Core 3.1 providing the software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
  • The phone is available in black and blue color options.
  • Notably, it includes a headphone jack but does not feature stereo speakers.
  • Overall, the Galaxy A02 is a functional device with essential features for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, January 27
Announced2021, January 27
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.5"
TypePLS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6739W (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUPowerVR GE8100
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions164 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight206 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes