Sixthgameon – Samsung's consistency in accommodating the needs of the lower segment deserves a thumbs up. This time the editorial team had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy A04s review unit, the newest entry level series.
As the successor to the Galaxy A03s , this series is Samsung's newest hero to penetrate the segment that requires inexpensive devices with abundant specifications.
Samsung is optimistic, this series will be able to meet the demand for affordable devices that can meet daily essential needs. Intrigued, let's look at our review below.
Review of the Samsung Galaxy A04s
The Samsung A04s is here as a complete solution for those who need a versatile smartphone at an affordable price. Like a large widescreen battery and adequate processor.
No need to linger, we will review in depth the specifications, important features, advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung Galaxy A04s for you. Starting with unboxing the sales package.
When it comes to cardboard, this latest Samsung cellphone is deliberately cutting production costs to ease the burden on consumers, so that the selling price is cheaper. No wonder, if the cardboard or box is only made of thin cardboard.
Furthermore, in the sales package we will find the usual adapter, USB Type-C cable, quick manual, warranty card and SIM ejector. In addition, Samsung has inserted a specially bundled Telkomsel starter card for this device.
Body & Screen Design
Speaking of design, the candybar concept that carries this latest Samsung cellphone still relies on an exterior with rounded corners. There are no special elements that make it look different. The point is that the body design adheres to entry-level smartphone standards.
On the back, there are three camera sensors embedded in the Samsung Galaxy A04s review unit. Designed in a vertical alignment on the top left side with the flash next to it. We think it's simple.
The back panel is made of polycarbonate plastic material with a pretty good build quality. Wrapped Presenting a glossy finish with rough accents or embossed patterns like fingerprints on the surface.
Oh yes, the curved body is relatively comfortable when held, with a rough surface, so that our grip becomes stronger when holding it.
Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy A04s is embedded with the volume and power buttons on the right side. Then on the left there is a SIM tray with three slots for 2 SIM cards and 1 microSD. For the bottom segment, Samsung inserts a 3.5mm audio port, USB Type-C port, mic and speaker holes.
On the front, the Galaxy A04s presents the Infinity V concept which is marked by a V-shaped notch on the forehead. In the notch area, Samsung has embedded a selfie camera.
Furthermore, this Samsung cellphone relies on touch technology based on PLS LCD with a 6.5-inch landscape screen. Unfortunately, the Galaxy A04s is only supplied with HD+ resolution. But that's understandable considering that this series is targeting the entry-level segment.
But calm down, for those of you who enjoy games or who like to watch movies, this smartphone has adopted a refresh rate of 90Hz. Scrolling content is smoother with good graphics when used for streaming or playing games.
It's just that the thick bezel slightly interferes with the experience. In addition, we found that the screen display was a bit hard to see and less than optimal in bright sunlight.
Performance and Camera
This Samsung Galaxy A04s review unit presents the One UI Core 4.1 interface that runs on the Android 12 platform. This is the user interface for Samsung's entry-level devices. The features and appearance are simpler than the mid-high series UI
Customization made more efficient. We also found some bloatware or Samsung built-in applications as well as third-party applications. The amount is still tolerable and doesn't burden performance anyway.
The kitchen section is armed with the Exynos 850 chipset which has an octa core processor. In the graphics processing section, Samsung embeds the Mali-G52 GPU. This combination can be relied upon for an entry-level smartphone.
The Galaxy A04s is still safe for use playing casual games and carrying out light tasks and multitasking activities. Browsing, multimedia, standard games can operate properly and smoothly.
Entering the camera sector, this cellphone has three sensors on the rear body. Carrying a 50MP main camera (wide) up from its predecessor which was only 13MP. Then there is a 2MP macro camera, f/2.4 and a 2MP depth camera, f/2.4. And, the selfie camera comes with a resolution of 5MP, f/2.2.
Then about video recording, this device's camera is capable of producing content with a maximum resolution of Full HD (1080p) at 30fps. Pretty good for an entry level device in the range of a million.
The results of the photos in outdoor conditions with good lighting are quite good and sharp. But in low light conditions, we have to understand the noise and pixel drop that occurs. For those who are curious, here are the camera results:
Other Features
This Samsung Galaxy A04s review unit carries a fingerprint sensor. As a million price segment, this is a pretty tempting offer. The performance is quite good. There are also other features such as facial recognition or face unlock, PIN or pattern.
One other note, this cellphone has inserted USB Type-C, aka it is more sophisticated than several competitor entry-level series that stick with micro USB ports. At least the reversible port capability makes it more durable.
Memory and Battery
As the lower segment, this Samsung cellphone pairs 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal memory. You could say this storage space is still relevant. Moreover, this review unit still includes a microSD slot for greater storage expansion.
For users with high mobility, the Samsung Galaxy A04s has a battery capacity of 5000mAh. In our opinion, the durability of this device is quite satisfactory, it can reach more than a day for normal use.
Not only that, this device also supports the 15W Adaptive Fast Charging feature for faster charging. This is interesting, because its predecessor only provided 7.75W fast charging. So it's almost twice as fast as its predecessor.
But there is a highlight on the charging side. The Galaxy A03s review unit that we tested is supported by 15W fast charging. Unfortunately, the default charger only has an output of 7.8W (5V, 1.55A). Charging takes about 1.5 hours more when charging from zero to full.
Price of Samsung Galaxy A04s
The official price for the Samsung A04s is still at IDR 2,099,000. These prices are in accordance with those listed on the official Samsung Indonesia website. Available in several color choices, namely colors namely Copper, Green and Black.
Specifications and prices for the Samsung A04s cellphone :
- Screen: 6.5 inches 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+),PLS LCD; Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- Chipset & OS: Exynos 850 Processor GPU Mali-G52 Android 12, One UI Core 4
- Memory: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM Extended RAM 4GB MicroSD up to 1TB
- Main camera: Triple camera 50MP, f/1.8, (wide); 2MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2MP, f/2.4, (depth) Video recording up to 1080p@30fps
- Front camera: Single camera 5MP, f/2.2, (wide) Video recording up to 1080p@30fps
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Price: IDR 2,099,000