Samsung Galaxy M02s

Samsung has been in the market for decades and it made a belated entry into the budget segment, to compete with host of Chinese brands. The Galaxy M0 series was positioned as a full-fledged 4G phone to help feature phone users make an easy upgrade. And now, they have added the M02s to the mix for buyers in this segment. This phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720x1560 pixels resolution. It runs on Android 10-based Samsung One UI version. It comes powered by octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage that is further expandable. The phone features triple rear cameras 13MP sensor, 2MP sensor and 2MP sensor. On the front, it has an 5MP camera. The phone comes loaded with a built-in 5,000mAh battery which supports 15W fast charging via microUSB 2.0 port. Other budget Samsung mobiles you can consider are the Galaxy M01s, Galaxy M02 and the Galaxy M21.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Share on

₹9499.00
Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM : 3 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (5 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Display : 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

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Samsung Galaxy M02s: Pros & Cons

7.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Big HD+ screen
  • Octa-core Snapdragon 450 chipset for performance
  • Expandable storage
  • Android 10 out of box
  • Triple rear cameras offered
  • Long battery backup
  • Bad Stuff
  • Plastic build quality
  • Bulky design
  • microUSB port for charging
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy M02s is a budget device in every sense. It packs the Snapdragon 450 chipset with 3GB RAM that is the standard at this price. The big screen offers HD+ quality and dual SIM network supported for 4G internet speed and VoLTE. The triple rear cameras are welcome at this price, and the front camera offers support for video calls. The 5,000mAh battery provides long backup but it adds to the weight of the device. And you only have microUSB port charging. For entry-level users, the M02s is a reliable pick, even when they are other options in the market.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Details

Display, Waterdrop Notch
Samsung Galaxy M02s gets a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720x1560 pixels resolution with pixel density of 264 PPI. The 19:9 aspect ratio screen gets a waterdrop notch that houses the front camera. The back panel is made of plastic and both the physical buttons for power and volume control are placed on the right.
Performance, Storage, Triple Camera
The phone comes powered by octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor which features Adreno 506 GPU for graphics processing. It runs on Android 10-based One UI version and gets 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage which is further expandable. The Galaxy M02s comes with triple rear cameras which comprises of a 13MP camera, 2MP sensor and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone has a 5MP selfie camera.
Security, Battery, Connectivity
Basic security options on the M02s include the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock is there too. You can use these to secure data as well as the device. Samsung has packed the Galaxy M02s with a 5,000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging via microUSB 2.0 port. In terms of connectivity, the phone offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared and GPS with GLONASS.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Specifications

Summary

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Display 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Storage 32 GB
Front Camera Single (5 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Rear Camera Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 3 GB

General

Launch Date January 19, 2021
Dimensions 6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 inch (164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm)
Weight 196 grams
Build Back: Plastic
Face unlock Yes

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
CPU Octa core, 1.8GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Adreno 506

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Dedicated)

Display

Display Type PLS TFT LCD
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Size 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 81.85 %
Pixel Density 270 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Rear Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Front Single (5 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Zoom Digital 8 x
Video Rear: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Charging speed 20% to 100% in 03h 02m 49s (in-house tested)
Type Li-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, 15W
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes with b/g/n
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor No
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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