Samsung Galaxy A02
Budget Android smartphone from Samsung
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The Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Galaxy A02s are the budget Android smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its A series. The former was announced on January 27, 2021,[2] while the latter was first announced on November 24, 2020.[3] The Galaxy A02 managed to sell over 18.3 million units after its launch.[4]
November 24, 2020
Galaxy M02s:
January 7, 2021
Galaxy A02:
January 27, 2021
Galaxy M02:
February 2, 2021
Galaxy F02s:
April 5, 2021
Samsung Galaxy A02 in Lock screen The Galaxy A02s in its locked state | |
| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Series | A series |
| First released | Galaxy A02s: November 24, 2020 Galaxy M02s: January 7, 2021 Galaxy A02: January 27, 2021 Galaxy M02: February 2, 2021 Galaxy F02s: April 5, 2021 |
| Discontinued | August 18, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A01 Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / 3G / LTE |
| Dimensions | A02/M02:
A02s/M02s/F02s:
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| Weight | A02/M02: 206 g (7.3 oz) A02s/M02s/F02s: 196 g (6.9 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10 (32-bit) Current: One UI Core 3.1 over Android 11 (32-bit) |
| System-on-chip | MediaTek MT6739W (28 nm) (A02/M02) Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) (A02s/M02s/F02s) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 (64-bit) Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 (64-bit) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 Adreno 506 |
| Modem | A02/M02: MT6177M A02s/M02s/F02s: Snapdragon X9 LTE |
| Memory | 2/3/4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32/64 GB internal storage |
| Removable storage | Up to 512 GB; microSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh lithium polymer |
| Charging | A02/M02: 7.75W Standard Charging A02s/M02s/F02s: 15W Adaptive Fast Charging |
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| Display | 6.5 in HD+ PLS TFT LCD, (720x1600 resolution) |
| Data inputs | Micro USB (A02/M02) USB-C (A02s/M02s/F02s) |
| Model | SM-A022x (Galaxy A02) SM-A025x (Galaxy A02s) SM-M022x (Galaxy M02) SM-M025x (Galaxy M02s) SM-F025x (Galaxy F02s) (last letter varies by carrier and international models) |
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| Other | Accelerometer |
| References | [1] |
There were several rebranded version of this device: the Galaxy M02 (which was announced on February 2, 2021),[5] the Galaxy M02s (first announced on January 7, 2021),[6] and the Galaxy F02s (first announced on April 5, 2021).[7]
Specifications
Design
All devices feature a plastic back and frame with a glass front. A distinctive pattern differentiates these models: the A02/M02 features a stripped back, while the A02s/M02s/F02s have a prism back pattern.[8]
| Galaxy A02 Galaxy M02 |
Galaxy A02s | Galaxy M02s Galaxy F02s |
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Hardware
Display
All devices feature the same 6.5 in PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 (~270 ppi).[2][5][7][6]
Cameras
The Galaxy A02/M02 feature a dual-camera setup arranged vertically on the left side of the rear of the phone along with the flash. The main camera is a 13 MP wide lens and the second is a 2 MP depth sensor. The main camera can record video up at 1080p @ 30 fps. A single 5 MP front-facing camera is present in a notch.[9]
The Galaxy A02s/M02s/F02s feature a triple-camera setup arranged vertically on the left side of the rear of the phone along with the flash. The main camera is a 13 MP wide lens, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro sensor. The main camera can record video up at 1080p @ 30 fps. A single 5 MP front-facing camera is present in a notch.[8]
Processor and Memory
The A02/M02 is powered by the MediaTek MT6739W quad-core SoC,[2] while the A02s/M02s/F02s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core SoC.[8]
All variants can have either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage as well as either 2 GB, 3 GB, or 4 GB (for the "s" variants) of RAM. Internal storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 512 GB. All variants use eMMC for its internal storage.[10]
Battery
The A02/M02 have a non-removable 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery with 7.75W charging.[9] The A02s/M02s/F02s have the same battery capacity as the A02/M02 but features a faster 15W charging.[3]
Software
The Samsung Galaxy A02 comes with One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10, and upgradable to One UI Core 3.1 over Android 11.[11]