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Samsung excels in tapping into the mid-range market this year with high-quality products. The Galaxy A10s, the latest addition to the lineup, is undoubtedly not a one-size-fits-all device.
1. The Galaxy A10s stands out as a fitting option for those new to smartphone usage, providing a seamless and user-friendly experience.
In the current landscape, Samsung strategically explores the mid-range segment with products of superior quality. The Galaxy A10s secures its spot in this lineup, catering to a specific audience rather than a universal user base.
Samsung holds two key advantages for success in Vietnam - being a proactive smartphone manufacturer with in-house production and a trusted brand. Additionally, investments in major industrial zones and a distinctive product policy in 2019, focusing on quality and quantity upgrades, contribute to their positive image. In the budget-friendly category, Samsung introduces devices like Galaxy M10, A10, and the latest addition, the Galaxy A10s. Affordable Samsung smartphones are not one-size-fits-all; they have their own niche, helping people embrace high-end technology.
In the low-end segment, a well-designed phone with reliable branding captures up to 80% market share. This is crucial for beginners and those transitioning from traditional phones to smartphones, lacking extensive experience. While labeling the Samsung Galaxy A10s as the absolute best choice at this moment is challenging, it undeniably possesses the two aforementioned crucial factors. It's essential to remember that each product holds different values, and viewing them from different perspectives provides a more accurate understanding.
The Samsung Galaxy A10s - Samsung's most enticing model in the Galaxy A series.
This year, Samsung unveils two product lines spanning from the budget-friendly to mid-range segments - Galaxy M and Galaxy A. Among them, Galaxy A stands out for its superior build quality, vibrant colors, and youthful appeal. Models like Galaxy A10, A30, A50, A70, and A80 offer excellent experiences across various price points. Despite its subtle presence, the Galaxy A10s opens doors for users to enter the 'classy' Galaxy A smartphone realm, alongside the Galaxy M10.
Recently introduced, the Samsung Galaxy A10s serves as an upgrade to the Galaxy A10, providing an additional budget-friendly option towards the end of the year. Unlike the Galaxy A10 with the Exynos 7884 processor, the A10s opts for the more powerful Helio P22 built on a 12nm process. It retains 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Notably, the A10s features a dual-camera setup, adding a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture alongside the 13MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and the expanded 4000mAh battery (17% higher than the A10's 3400mAh) are also noteworthy upgrades. The selfie camera sees an improvement with an 8MP resolution.
Elements like the display, design, and colors remain unchanged in the Galaxy A10s, with a price only slightly higher than the Galaxy A10 by 600,000 VND. At 3.69 million VND, the Galaxy A10s is reasonably priced, making it the most attractive Galaxy A model in the budget category.
Subtle design yet impeccable build quality
Upon holding the Samsung Galaxy A10s, the device feels robust despite its entirely plastic construction on the back and edges. Similar to other devices in the Galaxy A series, the A10s exudes a somewhat luxurious appearance with its youthful color options. The back is coated with a thin layer of plastic to enhance its glossiness, but it tends to attract fingerprints easily. This factor slightly impacts the device's aesthetics, especially in climates like Vietnam, where sweaty hands are hard to avoid.
The compact 6.2-inch display makes the Samsung Galaxy A10s fit comfortably in the palm. Overall, the design draws inspiration from last year's Galaxy J series, modest yet with excellent finishing quality.
The display and performance are not the standout features, but they meet expectations.
The Samsung Galaxy A10s features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution, a common choice for budget smartphones. Samsung opts for this instead of the familiar Super AMOLED to manage production costs, raising concerns about display quality. However, the Galaxy A10s performs well above the market standard, with accurate color reproduction and high brightness for clear outdoor visibility. The HD+ resolution provides the advantage of reduced strain on the hardware, contributing to longer battery life despite occasional stuttering during web browsing, video playback, or regular interface usage.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy A10s is equipped with the Helio P22 processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. The machine achieves a performance score of over 72,000 on the Antutu Benchmark, and while the internal memory speed is average, the new Android operating system with the One UI interface enhances the A10s performance, compensating for its somewhat 'mild' hardware. Smart features such as learning user behavior, optimizing battery life, and RAM management are retained, not compromised despite the lower price range.
In the budget-friendly segment, the Galaxy A10s is evidently not designed for gaming but focuses on serving basic needs. Despite the low RAM, the device operates reasonably smoothly, with occasional stutters that are generally acceptable. Testing with games like Mobile Legends, the Galaxy A10s performs well at 30fps for medium graphics settings. However, PUBG Mobile seems a bit demanding for this device.
The camera caters to basic needs.
Samsung deserves a big applause for bringing dual sensors to the Galaxy A10s, featuring both a depth sensor and the Live Focus feature for portrait shots. The device boasts a 13MP main sensor with an F/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with an F/2.4 aperture. Expecting top-notch photo quality on the Galaxy A10s might be challenging given its low-level hardware processing.
Photos taken in low light conditions exhibit vibrant colors, high contrast, and good details, with effective HDR processing. However, note that focusing speed on the Galaxy A10s is not swift, making it prone to being out of focus, especially in complex lighting or low-light conditions. The Galaxy A10s is not ideal for low-light photography. Therefore, it's not advisable to rely too much on this device for rear camera capabilities. If you're a photography enthusiast willing to adjust angles, lighting, and settings, the Galaxy A10s can still deliver satisfactory results. However, this might not be crucial for average users, as camera performance is not a top priority for them.
Samsung elevates the front camera sensor to 8MP on the Galaxy A10s, providing improved selfie capabilities and better video calls compared to the Galaxy A10.
Impressive battery life
Moving from a basic phone to a smartphone involves sacrificing battery life to some extent. However, Samsung, like other brands, knows how to create a satisfying 'starting' product for users. The Galaxy A10s boasts a 17% increase in battery capacity compared to the Galaxy A10, featuring a 4000mAh battery. This large battery is sufficient for users to last 1 to 2 days depending on usage.
In real-world usage, with power-efficient processing, average performance, and an HD+ display, the Galaxy A10s can easily endure a day of continuous web browsing, video streaming via 4G connection, and even video calls until the end of the day. Playing Mobile Legends for 2 hours only results in a 25%-30% battery decrease with 80% brightness and 50% speaker volume.
In lieu of a conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy A10s is not the 'national' smartphone catering to everyone's escalating needs. However, the budget-friendly segment always maintains a certain position in the market due to its affordability. Samsung offers various advantages to users through Galaxy Gift. If you're in search of a new smartphone as a secondary device or considering one for a family member who hasn't experienced high-end technology, the Galaxy A10s is a worthy option to consider.
The Samsung Galaxy A10s is currently available at all Mytour electronics stores nationwide. Price: 2,990,000 VND
(According to techz.vn)
