Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A02 at the end of January. Despite launching in 2021, the device debuted with One UI Core 2.x based on Android 10. Now, months after its release, the handset has finally started receiving the Android 11 update with One UI Core 3.x.

According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung has begun to roll out the Android 11 update for the Galaxy A02. The latest system update for the smartphone arrives with One UI Core 3.x skin.

The update is currently live in Russia with firmware version A022GDXU2BUI3. Apart from bringing Android 11 features, it also comes with new One UI features supported on low-end Galaxy phones.

Like any other OTA system update, this one is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, it is only available for a select few users in Russia. Anyway, the new software update should reach other regions in the coming days.

Going by Samsung’s update track record, the Galaxy A02 might receive yet another major system update. That should be none other than One UI Core 4.x based on Android 12. This version of the software will probably arrive later next year.

Last but not least, the smartphone will most likely continue to receive security patches after its second major software update.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A02 in late January. But the device did not launch in India. Instead, a rebranded version of this handset called Galaxy M02 made its way to the region. Now, almost five months after the phone went official, information regarding its Indian launch appears on the internet.

According to a report by 91Mobiles, Samsung has started manufacturing the Galaxy A02 in India. The device’s production is undergoing at the world’s largest smartphone factory in Noida.

The version set to launch in India is said to have the exact same set of specs as the model sold elsewhere. But unfortunately, its launch date, as well as the price, are a mystery for now.

As far as specifications are concerned, the Galaxy A02 features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display (LCD), MediaTek MT6739W7 SoC, and up to 3GB RAM/64GB internal storage (varies by region).

The phone sports a 13MP (wide) + 2 (macro) dual rear cameras, 5MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and MicroUSB port. Despite releasing in 2021, it runs One UI Core 2.x based on Android 10. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for standard 10W charging,

Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy A02 comes in four colors (region dependent), namely Denim Black, Denim Gray, Denim Blue, and Denim Red.

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Samsung has quietly announced its first entry-level smartphone of 2021 in the form of Galaxy A02. The handset is currently listed on the company’s official website for Thailand with no details regarding pricing and availability. According to a promo shared by the firm on social media, this device should cost around ฿2,999 ($100).

Samsung Galaxy A02 Specifications and Features

The Samsung Galaxy A02 has been in the news for a while, thanks to certifications and benchmarks. Hence, we already know much about his phone. Anyway, now as it’s official, let us take a look at its entire specs and features.

The newly announced Galaxy A02 flaunts a 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD panel with a resolution of  720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) and a dew-drop notch for the front-facing camera. The firm calls it ‘Infinity-V Display’.

Under the hood, the handset features a MediaTek MT6739W SoC paired with 2GB/3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. However, the company has only listed the 3GB + 32GB variant for Thailand.

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Talking about this MediaTek chip, it includes a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU (4 x ARM Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz each)  and a 570MHz PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU.

Further, the entire body of the phone is made of polycarbonate except for the front display glass. Also, the backside of the device features a grippy pattern, in addition to a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual-camera setup along with an LED flash. Whereas, on the front, it sports a 5MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the smartphone supports dual-SIM (varies by region), 4G, VoLTE, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS, GLONASS). As for ports and sensors, it comes with a MicroUSB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 1TB), a grip sensor, an accelerometer, and a proximity sensor.

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Running this phone is a gigantic 5,000mAh battery and more than a year old Android 10 (One UI 2.x Core) operating system. Lastly, the Galaxy A02 comes in four colors (Denim Black, Denim Blue, Denim Gray, and Denim Red), measures 164.0 x 75.9 x 9.1mm in dimensions, and weighs 206g. But unfortunately, Thailand only gets the first two colors.

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Earlier this week, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02 phones were certified by the Bluetooth SIG authority. Now, both handsets have bagged approval from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) regulatory body of Thailand. These certifications are a good hint that Samsung may announce the Galaxy M02 and Galaxy A02 phones in the next few weeks.

The NBTC certification mentions the Galaxy A02 smartphone with SM-A022F/DS model number and the Galaxy M02 with SM-M022F/DS model number. The listings only reveal that these handsets carry support for 4G connectivity.

The Galaxy M02 could be launching soon in India as its support page has appeared on Samsung India’s website. The Galaxy M02 is rumored to b powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. The device is likely to arrive with 64 GB of storage.

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The handset could be equipped with an HD+ resolution supporting display and it may house a 5,000mAh battery. The rear side of the phone could be sporting a 13-megpaixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The Galaxy A02 is expected to arrive with specs like the Galaxy M02 phone.

The Samsung Galaxy M62/F62 and Galaxy M12 are the other M-series phones that are expected to debut soon in India. The Galaxy M62/F62 is rumored to be equipped with specs lik Exynos 9825 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, Android 11 OS, an AMOLED display, an ins-screen fingerprint reader, a quad-camera system, a USB-C slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Galaxy M12 is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.5-inch TFT LCD HD+ display, Exynos 850 chipset, up to 6 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, up to 128 of eMMC 5.1 storage, Android 11 OS, and a 6,000mAh battery. A variant of the phone could be also arriving in the country as Galaxy F12.

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Just recently, Samsung launched a budget smartphone called Galaxy M02s in Nepal and India. Two more devices in the form of Galaxy M02 and Galaxy A02 with similar specs and price tag are expected to join it in the coming days. These handsets have been in the news lately, thanks to certifications and benchmarks. Now, they have been cleared Bluetooth certification as well.

According to the Bluetooth SIG website, the upcoming Galaxy M02 will come with three model numbers, whereas the Galaxy A02 will arrive with five  model numbers, intended for multiple markets. All three variants of the former device will have dual-SIM support, however, two variants of the latter handset will come with a single-SIM card slot.

• Galaxy M02

• • • SM-M022M_DS
    • SM-M022F_DS
    • SM-M022G_DS

• Galaxy A02

• • SM-A022F
  • SM-A022M
  • SM-A022F_DS
  • SM-A022M_DS
  • SM-A022G_DS

According to a Geekbench listing, the Galaxy M02 will be identical to the Galaxy M02s with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, 3GB RAM, and Android 10. On the other hand, the Galaxy A02 is expected to sport MediaTek MT6739WW chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, Android 10, and 5,000mAh battery. Some of the above-mentioned models numbers could also feature a Snapdragon 450 chip.

Apart from Bluetooth, these smartphones have also been spotted on WiFi Alliance, BIS, TÜV Rheinland, support page, and Google Play Console.

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Samsung is said to be working on two budget devices, Galaxy A02, and Galaxy M02. Among this, the Galaxy A02 hit several certifications like Bluetooth SIG, FCC, NBTC. Now, the device has appeared on TUV Rheinland Certification revealing battery and charging specs.

As reported by Root MyGalaxy(via Sammobile) a Samsung smartphone with model number SM-A025M appears on CPQD R&D center of Latin America and has an ‘A02’ moniker. This is similar to earlier Bluetooth certifications which showed a model number SM-A025F. All these suggest that the device is indeed Galaxy A02. Next, the listing also shows that the device’s battery and charger have model numbers HQ-50S and  EP-TA200B.

Further, a device with a similar battery model number is spotted on TUV Rheinland Certification. It shows that the device has a 5,000mAh battery. Also, an earlier SGS Fimko listing reportedly suggests that EP-TA200B could indicate 15W charging on the A02.  In any case, the battery is about 60% improvement in battery from the predecessor Galaxy A01 which had only 3,000mAh capacity.

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Galaxy A02 Specifications(Expected)

Anyway, talking about specs, the Galaxy A02 is likely to feature a 5.7-inch HD+ display. Early reports say that the device could sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC paired with 2/3GB RAM, and likely have 32/64GB storage. As for the optics, it is likely to sport a 13MP main and a 2MP sensor on the rear, and an 8MP selfie camera.

Early Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications reveal that the device will have Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n for connectivity. That said, we can also expect others like 4G LTE, GPS, GLONASS for navigation. Also, considering this is likely a budget device don’t expect it to have the latest Android 11 out of the box just yet.

Considering the device’s model number is already on Latin America’s Samsung Support page, we feel that the device isn’t that far away from launch.

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Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is working on two entry-level phones named the Galaxy A02 (SM-A025F) and Galaxy M02 (SM-M025F). Both phones were certified by the Bluetooth SIG authority last month. Later, the A02 appeared at Geekbench and certification platforms such as the FCC and NBTC. The M02 has also been spotted at Geekbench and BIS. Both phones seem to have identical specs. The Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02 phones have now received approval from the Wi-Fi Alliance certification platform.

The Wi-Fi listings have revealed that the Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02 carry support for Wi-Fi b/g/n and Android 10 OS. With yet another important certification in tow, the A02 and M02 are expected to go official soon.

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Past reports have revealed that the Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02 could be driven by the Snapdragon 450 chipset. These phones are expected to sport 5.71-inch displays with HD+ resolution support.

The Galaxy A02 and M02 could be equipped with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM. Both phones are likely to come with 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot for additional storage.

The Galaxy A02 and M02 phones are speculated to sport a 13-megpaixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and an 8-megapixel front-facing. These handsets could be fueled by 3,500mAh batteries. There is no word on the pricing of these handsets. These handsets will be arriving successors to Galaxy A01 and M01 phones.

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