It is time for Samsung to be great again
Following a low-key unveiling at MWC 2019, Samsung is bringing its new Galaxy A series of phones to our shores. Like its strategy for the Galaxy M series, Samsung equipped both the Galaxy A30 and A50 with competitive and up-to-date specs that include a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, a new 3D Glasstic back, a 4000mAh battery with quick charging, and all-new processors: Exynos 9610 for the Galaxy A50 and Exynos 7904 for the Galaxy A30.
The Galaxy A50 gets more premium features that include an in-display fingerprint scanner and a triple rear camera setup that features a 25-megapixel f/1.7 main camera, 5-megapixel f/2.2 depth camera, and 8-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide camera.
The Galaxy A30 is no slouch either, as it comes with a dual rear camera setup and a conventional rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A50 specs
- Exynos 9610 octa-core processor
- 6GB of RAM
- 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display
- 128GB of expandable storage (up to 512GB)
- Triple rear cameras: 25-megapixel f/1.7 main camera, 5-megapixel f/2.2 depth camera, 8-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide camera
- 25-megapixel f/2.0 front camera
- Dual SIM
- 3G, LTE
- Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- 4000mAh battery with fast charging
- Android Oreo
Samsung Galaxy A30 specs
- Exynos 7904 octa-core processor
- 4GB of RAM
- 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display
- 64GB of expandable storage (up to 512GB)
- Dual rear cameras: 16-megapixel f/1.7 main camera, 5-megapixel f/2.2 depth camera,
- 16-megapixel f/2.0 front camera
- Dual SIM
- 3G, LTE
- Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
- Fingerprint scanner
- 4000mAh battery with fast charging
- Android Oreo
The Galaxy A30 is priced at Php 13,990 for the 4GB/64GB model, while the Galaxy A50 is priced at Php 17,990 for the 6GB/128GB model. Those pre-ordering the Galaxy A50 from March 16 to 29 get freebies that include a Samsung Power bank, JBL Go 2 Speaker, and a Mini Tripod. Those purchasing the Galaxy A30 from March 30-31 will get a free JBL Go 2 Speaker.
The Galaxy A30 and A50 will be available in both online (Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, MemoXpress) and offline (Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized dealers) nationwide.
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