The Samsung Galaxy A30s is a budget Android smartphone that was unveiled late in August 2019.
The smartphone is a light upgrade of the Galaxy A30 and features some improvements that are majorly focused on the camera profile.
The Galaxy A30s is yet to launch in Kenya. However, when it launches expect it to have a suggested retail price of between Ksh. 28,000 and Ksh. 30,000.
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At that price point, rivals of the Galaxy A30s include the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 (Ksh. 26,000) and the OPPO F11 (Ksh. 29,999).
That said, here is what the Galaxy A30s has to offer. Below are links to specific parts of the technical profile of the A30s.
- Samsung Galaxy A30s: Display
- Samsung Galaxy A30s: Design
- Samsung Galaxy A30s: Performance
- Samsung Galaxy A30s: Camera
- Samsung Galaxy A30s: Battery
Key features of the Samsung Galaxy A30s
The unique selling proposition of the Galaxy A30s, aka, the reason why Samsung wants you to buy the smartphone is the enhanced camera profile.
Camera
Rear Camera: 28+5+5 MP
Selfie Camera: 16 MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Samsung Galaxy A30s packs a 28+5+5 MP triple camera system. This is a significant improvement from the 16+5 MP camera found on the Galaxy A30.
Display
Display Size: 6.4 inches
Display Type: Super AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1560 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 268 ppi
The Samsung Galaxy A30s features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. The display has a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The display is a downgrade from the Galaxy A30 and it really disappointing that Samsung did this.
Design
Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm
The Samsung Galaxy A30s is quite beautiful. Samsung switched the plain back cover design with a geometric one and this gives the smartphone a premium appeal, this is commendable.
Performance
Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: 1.8 GHz Octa-core
CPU Type: Exynos
RAM: 3GB
Internal Memory: 32 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 1TB
The Samsung Galaxy A50s pack a ‘meh’ performance profile. The base version packs a 1.8 GHz Octa-core CPU coupled with 3GB RAM. Storage-wise, the base version (the cheapest) comes with 32GB of internal storage. The A30s has a micro-SD card slot that can handle up to 1TB of memory.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4000 mAh
A Li-Po 4000 mAh battery keeps the lights on. The battery is large enough to last a day or two while on moderate usage.
Price in Kenya
The Galaxy A30s is yet to launch in Kenya. However, when it launches expect it to have a suggested retail price of between Ksh. 28,000 and Ksh. 30,000.
Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
