At the end of the last decade, the Korean giant Samsung triumphantly returned to the mid-range smartphone market by launching 2 completely new Galaxy A and Galaxy M lines. Over time, Samsung decided to segment even more and launched a separate Galaxy A0 series, which included exclusively budget smartphones under $150. At the same time, they retained many important features of their predecessors, such as a capacious battery, Tizen OS, or a comfortable, non-staining back.


A typical smartphone from the Galaxy A0 series is a medium-sized device with a 6.5-inch HD screen, a simple dual camera, 2-3 GB of RAM, a modern USB-C port and a capacious battery. Samsung decided to ditch Qualcomm chips in favor of more affordable processors from MediaTek and Unisoc. Samsung also saves on displays and additional equipment, so the typical Galaxy A0 device is usually limited to HD resolution and cannot boast of modern communication modules like Wi-Fi 6, 5G and NFC. They also save a lot on cameras; this is not the best option for maintaining an account on Instagram.

Instead of trying to play with missing muscles, Samsung decided to focus on the convenience and practicality of their products. Instead of glossy panels that look pretty but actively collect fingerprints, Smasung designers use soft touch material with additional anti-slip inserts like on gamepads. Therefore, such a device is best suited as an option for elderly relatives, schoolchildren or people who need an inexpensive second smartphone.