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Today, let's continue our discussion about Samsung's Galaxy devices, but with a different story, focusing on much more accessible smartphones - the Galaxy A series. Has Samsung sensed the pressure in the mid-range segment and begun to take action?
Let's explore what Samsung has been up to with the Galaxy A series through insights on the upcoming Galaxy A52s and another budget-friendly model, the Galaxy A03s set to debut soon!
We're witnessing a completely different Samsung!
We must acknowledge that the Samsung Galaxy A series has always been a sales powerhouse, bringing in substantial profits and market share for the company not only in Vietnam but globally.
Even quietly released models still receive attention and achieve impressive sales figures, not just the ones heavily promoted or launched with fanfare!
However, there's one thing: the company overly prioritizes product balance, sometimes being a bit stingy on specs, the aspect most scrutinized and often compared with Chinese brands.
The community naturally voices concerns; while the Galaxy A6+ model tops sales charts with its beautiful design, quality display, and numerous camera features, it still becomes the subject of 'meme' ridicule when its mid-range Snapdragon 450 chipset is mentioned, priced at nearly 10 million VND.
Nevertheless, under the increasing pressure from Chinese brands with their good price strategies and powerhouse specifications, a wave of changing shopping mentality among many users is emerging. They're beginning to pay more attention to specifications, not just brand loyalty.
This sign becomes even clearer as Xiaomi is rising to claim the position once held by Huawei. It now holds the top spot in market share, particularly for June 2021.
This gradually forces Samsung to change if it doesn't want to lose a big slice of the market - the mid-range and budget segments.
We've seen Samsung revamp the Galaxy A series (dropping the J, V series), restructuring the product lineup from A01 to A90, covering every price point of the segment. Moreover, the specifications of Galaxy A devices are continuously improving, no longer being neglected.
This brings success to devices like the Galaxy A50, Galaxy A51/A71, and more recently, the Galaxy A32/A52/A72. However, the next generation, exemplified by the upcoming A52s, is expected to see even stronger performance upgrades.
Galaxy A52s specs leaked, promising significant performance improvements for the A series
Let's take a quick look at the two new smartphones from Samsung, to see if they truly boast outstanding specs in their price range.
With the Galaxy A52s, it will sport a design similar to the Galaxy A52, retaining premium features like a high refresh rate display, OIS camera, and IP68 water and dust resistance. The most notable upgrade is the jump from the Snapdragon 720G to the powerful 778G.
The specifications here completely outshine its predecessors, the A52 and even the A52 5G. Speaking briefly about the Snapdragon 778G, it's built on a 6nm process, with a 1+3+4 structure similar to current flagship chips, delivering a 40% increase in both CPU and GPU performance.
It's evident that with the added upgrades to the Galaxy A lineup, Samsung aims to compete head-on with Chinese brands, as the Galaxy A series not only offers impressive specs but also features a good camera system, water resistance, and a genuine Super AMOLED display.
Following the recent revelation of the Galaxy A03s, it also brings many improvements from the display, battery life to the newer Helio G35 processor, promising to be an enticing device in the sub-4 million VND segment, targeting basic users in need of long-lasting battery and a large screen.
Perhaps these are just two among many Galaxy models Samsung is refreshing to kickstart the year-end shopping season; who knows, there might be even more surprises when these devices hit the shelves.
Samsung is regaining trust from users by precisely meeting their demands
It can be said that regardless of how things unfold, Samsung still commands a large base of loyal users ready to use Samsung smartphones, especially the Galaxy A series.
Equipping premium features like dual speakers, water resistance, and shock resistance on the Galaxy A series is enough to make a difference, but specs remain the easiest thing to convince users and perhaps the top priority!
In the current era, as technology becomes increasingly essential, investing heavily in a smartphone with strong specs, long-term use, and regular update support will still be the key to success.
'Proof of this is the update of Samsung's Galaxy A range, which includes the Galaxy A52, the Galaxy A52 5G, and the Galaxy A72. In fact, this is its most strategic line, as last year alone it cornered 64% of the multinational's total sales'. Insights from BusinessInsider on Samsung Mobile's sales figures.
The Galaxy A52/A72 have performed admirably in shaping the new generation of Galaxy A devices, with strong sales and high pre-orders, widespread coverage, often appearing in bestseller rankings at major retailers. It's time for Samsung to reclaim its glory.
For users, having more and better choices from the industry leader, a powerful, modern smartphone from a renowned brand, what could be better, right?
Above is my perspective on the future of the Galaxy A series in general, or the upcoming Galaxy A52s model in particular.
Feel free to share your thoughts below!
Check out: Leaked details of the Galaxy A52s specifications, confirmed pricing
