The 2020 models from Samsung’s Galaxy
A-series is coming to the US – the first models with
more options (including a couple of 5G-connected phones) scheduled to arrive in
the summer. And yes, the roster includes two brand new devices, including the
5G version of the Galaxy A71. However, we'll start with the two phones that
will become available tomorrow.
The Samsung Galaxy A51 will be in the
first wave. It will cost US$ 400 for the 4/128GB version. The Galaxy A01 is the other phone
launching on April 9, this one will cost US$ 110. Note that this is a full Android
phone rather than a Go Edition device.
The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G was only a rumor
until now, but it just climbed to the top of this year's A-series. It's
essentially the same phone as the Galaxy A71, featuring a 6.7" Super
AMOLED display with 1080p+ resolution and a 32MP punch hole selfie camera.
The quad camera on the back is built
around a 64MP module, which is joined by a 12MP ultra wide cam and 5MP macro
cam plus a 5MP depth sensor. The battery has 4,500mAh capacity and can be
charged at 25W. Samsung is mum on what chipset powers this phone (the 4G
version had the Snapdragon 730, so it's probably the S765G).
This is Samsung Galaxy A21’s first
official appearance. The phone will cost US$ 250 and will offer a 6.5” display
with 720p+ resolution and a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge. The A21 will
come with 3G of RAM and 32GB storage, plus a microSD card.
The quad camera on the back features a
16MP main module, an 8MP ultra wide and 2MP macro cameras plus a 2MP depth
sensor. The selfie camera – in a punch hole, just like the more premium models
– will house a 13MP sensor. A few more models will join in later on (this
summer). This includes the 5G version of the Galaxy A51. The major difference
besides connectivity is the chipset – Exynos 980. This phone will cost US$ 100
more than its LTE sibling. The Samsung Galaxy A11 is a more affordable (US$ 180)
version of the A21. It has the same 4,000mAh battery with 15W charging support,
but the camera setup on the rear scales back the resolution.
