Samsung Galaxy A02s

Solid build ; Attractive design ; Excellent battery life

Stuttering performance ; Poor camera ; No fingerprint scanner

The Samsung Galaxy A02s is an incredibly cheap smartphone that ticks a lot of key boxes. However, the positives – which include impressive battery life, expandable storage and a lovely design – need to be offset against the negatives. Here, it’s the...

Very good screen contrast ratio due to deep blacks.

No fingerprint sensor.

Ultimately, if you're on a tight budget and looking to get the most out of it, perhaps brand loyalty shouldn't be on top of your priorities list, and you should look at competing offers from classic value-oriented makers. If you insist on a Galaxy,...

Large and lovely display ; Smooth, well-supported software ; Decent value

No fingerprint scanner ; Slow charging ; Underpowered processor ; $129.99 at Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy A02s offers the fundamentals of what you need in a smartphone. It packs a headphone jack, three cameras, an unbeatable price, and a large display, but the final punch comes up short. A reasonable buy for the price, but spend a little...