Samsung is pushing their Galaxy A series further with more options that are both affordable and power-packed. The company has in the past week introduced two new entries in the Malaysian market: the Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy A03s. Each caters to different needs with Samsung bringing affordable 5G connectivity with the A52 5G and an affordable media powerhouse in the A03s.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung’s regular Galaxy A52 was crowned “the most popular smartphone of 2020” not too long ago. Now the company is looking to up the ante with a new entry into the lineup with 5G connectivity in tow. The new Galaxy A52 5G is also equipped with a more capable Snapdragon 778G processor. The processor is not only more capable than the A52’s Snapdragon 720G it brings more power efficiency thanks to its 6nm technology.
The Malaysian version of the Galaxy A52 5G will be sporting 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In addition to this, the Galaxy A52 5G will also be sporting a 6.5-inch, Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The display retains the same 1080p, Full HD+ resolution of the original A52. It also has the same IP67 dust and water resistance rating.
Aside from this, the Galaxy A52 5G retains most of the specifications of the original Galaxy A52 launched earlier this year. The added 5G connectivity will be a boon for those looking to be a little more future-proof with their purchase as Malaysia moves to wind down 2G and 3G connectivity as the country adopts new 5G technology.
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung isn’t just releasing another spec power-house into the Galaxy A series. Their budget lineup is also being bolstered by the addition of the new Galaxy A03s. The smartphone packs all the essentials you would need in a smartphone that doesn’t break the bank with its price.
The Galaxy A03s is a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display and carries an HD+ resolution. On the processor end, it will be running on the dated MediaTek Helio P35 processor and will have 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. It can support additional storage through a microSD card which caps out at 1TB.
On the camera front, it comes with a triple sensor setup for its main camera. The setup has a 13-megapixel wide sensor complemented by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front is a 5-megapixel sensor.
It has the basics when it comes to connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 and A-GPS with GLONASS and GALILEO and BDS. It charges via USB Type-C which supports 15W fast charging for its 5,0000mAh battery. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Pricing & Availability
Both the Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy A03s are currently available in retail stores and on Samsung’s Online Store.
The Galaxy A52 is available in Awesome Black and Awesome White. It is priced at MYR1,899 (USD$452.95). Purchases made until October 31 2021 will be entitled to a free clear standing cover worth MYR109.
The Galaxy A03s is available in Black, Blue and White. It is priced at MYR559 (USD$133.33).
