
Overall Score
56.7Category 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