Among Android phones, Samsung is one of the biggest smartphone sellers in Pakistan. Keeping in view the buying power and preferences of their customers, Samsung has introduced a number of series like Samsung Galaxy A, S and Z series. However, Samsung S series vs A series is a popular question among many Samsung lovers.
While Galaxy S Series phones are known to be high-end pricy phones, Galaxy A Series phones are mid-range with Galaxy X series consisting of foldable phones.
This blog will focus on Samsung Galaxy A and S Series phones to figure out whether paying extra for S Series phones over A Series is worth it. This difference is important because there is a price difference of at least Rs.228,000 when you compare the most advanced S Series phone – S22 Ultra with the top of the line A Series phone – Galaxy A53 5G.
So, let’s dig in.
Samsung Galaxy S Series
As mentioned above, this is Samsung’s high-end smartphone series, which gets an update every year. Currently, the S22 is the latest model. In addition to the base model, the company also launches “Plus” and “Ultra” models, with the latter being the most high-end device.
Samsung A Series
If you are looking for beginners level and mid-range Samsung smartphones, you should look into what this series has to offer. When buying an A Series phone, the rule of thumb is to look at the number affixed after “A”. The higher the number, the better the phone.
If you are looking for a mid-range A series phone then look at models above A40. Models with numbers lower than 40 are base level models. Like the S Series, Samsung adds to this series every year.
Now that you know the basic differences between the two, let’s take a look at their differences in specifications and features.
Samsung S Series Vs A Series
Let’s do a quick comparison of the two in terms of their design, speed, camera and battery features.
| A Series | S Series | |
| Design | Plastic back Plastic frame Lightweight Bezels thicker than S Series phones | Glass back Metal frame Heavier to carry Thin bezels |
| Speed | Good for basic use Ideal for net and social surfing Smooth switching between apps including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc. | Ideal for most demanding apps and tasks Powerful processor good for 3D games and/or Photoshop Large RAM helps in effortless switching between apps. |
| Camera | Less sharp No telephoto lens Low light photography and video recording isn’t good Day time photography and video recording is good May not come with optical image stabilization, leading to blurry photos | Razor sharp cameras Colorful and sharp photos during day and low light conditions Record videos in 8K Telephoto lenses let you zoom in up to 3 times;10 times zoom in feature available in the Ultra models |
| Battery | Large battery which lasts longer (more than one day with average use) Slow charging No wireless charging Charging with 15W charger takes 100 minutes to fully charge; at 25W takes an hour | Fast charging Wireless charging Battery lasts a day Charger has to be ordered separately Fast charging at 25W takes an hour to charge the battery; at 15W – 2 hours |
| Conclusion | Standard design Ideal for regular use Large battery No wireless charging Less sharp photos and videos Fast charging may be available (depending upon model) | Beautifully designed Fast and wireless charging Average battery Exceptional cameras Suitable for the most challenging tasks |
Conclusion
Hopefully, by now you’d have figured out that the A Series is for those who are looking for a phone but not for intensive use, taking sharp pictures and fast charging is not important. However, if you need a phone to perform challenging tasks like running a business, taking sharp and colorful photographs both during the day and night are important to you and you don’t have time to wait for your phone to get charged, look for an S Series phone.
Whether you’re interested in the Samsung A Series or the S Series, we have them both on OLX Pakistan. So, do check out our vast android smartphone inventory.
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