Last year, Samsung introduced a new software policy of at least four years of security updates for almost all smartphones and tablets. But the company did not clarify the frequency of updates. Now, we know that for some of the budget devices.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ax0s series of smartphones in 2019. The lineup includes a total of five devices, namely Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A50s, and Galaxy 70s.

According to SamMobile, the last four models have been now demoted to biannual security updates. Whereas, the first phone was already demoted in September.

All these handsets have one thing in common. They debuted with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie and they have received two major One UI updates in the form of One UI 2.x (Android 10) and One UI 3.x (Android 11).

On top of that, these phones are also eligible for four years of security updates. But now, as the phones have become a little older than two years, they have been pushed to biannual security updates from quarterly security updates.

This means for the next two years, they will be only receiving four security updates in total. Going by this, we can expect the similarly positioned handsets to get only biannual security updates once they receive their last major One UI update.

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Samsung is rolling out Android 11 stable update for the eligible devices since December 2021. Six months later, only certain older low-end products are left to be updated. Two such phones, namely Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A30s have now started receiving the update.

The Samsung Galaxy A20 launched in the first half of 2019. The device debuted with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. It was later updated to Android 10-based One UI 2.x last year.

Now, the smartphone has begun to receive the Android 11 update in the form of One UI 3.1. The latest system update for the handset is currently live in Russia with firmware version A205FNPUUACUF1. Apart from new features, it also brings along June 2021 security patches.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A30s released in the second half of 2019. It also made its debut with Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI. Just like the former phone, it also received an update to One UI 2.x based on Android 10 last year.

Right now, it is getting an update to Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top of it. The update is live in Russia with firmware version  A307FNXXU2CUF2 and older May 2021 security patches.

The One UI 3.1 update for both the above-mentioned smartphones should be available in other regions in the coming days. Users can head over to Settings >  Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has got the update.

Last but not least, the Android 11 update is the last major software update for the Galaxy A20 and the Galaxy A30s. However, these Samsung handsets will continue to get security patches at least until 2023.

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Samsung had launched the Galaxy A30s in September in India. The South Korean company had launched the smartphone with 64 GB of internal storage. The handset is currently available in the country a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$210). A fresh report on 91mobiles has launched a new variant of the phone that comes with a massive storage of 128 GB. The pricing of the new model has also been revealed.

The 64 GB storage variant of the Galaxy A30s featured 4 GB of RAM and the newly introduced 128 GB model also features the same amount of RAM. The price tag of the new variant is set at Rs. 15,999 (~$225). The publication has claimed that the variant is available for purchase in the offline markets across India. Samsung’s online store and third party retailers are yet to list the 128 GB edition of the Galaxy A30s. The new model can be bought in colors like Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet, and Prism Crush Black.

Samsung is yet to release an official statement on the arrival of the 128 GB edition of the Galaxy A30s. Talking about the 64 GB variant, it had cost Rs. 16,999 (~$238) at launch. However, its pricing has been now reduced to Rs. 14,999 (~$210).

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Samsung Galaxy 30s Specifications

The Galaxy A30s is fitted with 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-V notch. It offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

The Exynos 7904 powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. The 64 GB / 128 GB editions of the phone offers a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding its storage. The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the Galaxy A30s. The handset will be soon treated with One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS ugrade.

The Galaxy A30s has a triple camera system on its back. It comprises of a 25-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor along with LED flash. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone comes with connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB-C.

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Samsung is celebrating 10 years of its Galaxy lineup. In order to commemorate the occasion, the company is offering discounts, cashback and bundle offer on a range of smartphones in India, including the flagship Galaxy S10, Note 10 and the A-series lineup. The discounts are valid till Dec. 31. Potential buyers can avail the limited period offer at Amazon India, Flipkart, Tata CliQ, the Samsung e-Store, and authorized retail dealerships throughout the country. Samsung claims customers can avail benefits up to Rs. 21,000 (~$295) on the Galaxy S10, Note 10, and the Note 10+. And up to Rs.29,000 (~$408) on the Galaxy S10, S10+, and the S10e.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Offers

The 128 GB variant of the Galaxy S10 is available at Rs. 61,900 (~$871) instead of Rs. 71,000 (~$999). No-cost EMI starts at Rs. 6,577 (~$93) per month. While the 512 GB variant can be purchased for Rs. 76,900 (~$1082) instead of Rs. 84,900 (~$1194). No-cost EMI starts at Rs. 8,544 (~$120) per month. 

The 128 GB variant of the Galaxy S10+ is priced at Rs. 69,900 (~$983) with no-cost EMI starting at Rs. 7,766 (~$109) per month. While the 512 GB variant is priced at Rs. 87,900 (~$1236), with no-cost EMI of Rs. 9,766 (~$137) per month. The 128 GB variant of the Galaxy S10e is priced at Rs. 47,900 (~$674). Customers can also get one for Rs. 5,322 (~$75) per month at no-cost EMI.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Offers

Prices for the Galaxy Note 10 starts at Rs. 69,999 (~$985) for the 256 GB variant. No-cost EMI starts at Rs. 7,777 (~$109) per month. While the 1TB variant is priced at Rs. 1,13,900 (~$1602) instead of Rs. 1,29,000 (~$1815). No-cost EMI offers start at Rs. 12,655 (~$178). The 256 GB variant of the Galaxy Note 10 is priced at Rs. 79,999 (~$1125) instead of Rs. 85,000 (~$1196), with no-cost EMI starting at Rs. 8,888 (~$125) per month. The 512 GB variant is priced at Rs. 89,999 (~$1266) instead of Rs. 95,000 (~$1336). No-cost EMI starting Rs. 9,999 (~$141).

Samsung Galaxy A-Series Offers

Starting with the 4GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A30s, which is priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$225) instead of Rs. 18,900 (~$266), at a monthly expense of Rs. 2,901 (~$41) per month at no cost. The 4GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A50s is priced at Rs. 19,999 (~$281) instead of Rs. 24,900 (~$350). No-cost EMI begins at Rs. 3,333 (~$47) per month with instant cashback offers of Rs. 2,000 (~$28). The 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A50s is priced at Rs. 21,999 (~$309), with no-cost EMI starting at Rs. 3,666 (~$52) and instant discounts worth Rs. 2,000 (~$28).

The Galaxy A70s with 6GB of RAM does not get a price cut and still retails at Rs. 28,999 (~$408). However, Samsung is offering no-cost EMI deals starting Rs. 4,832 (~$68) per month, along with instant cashback offers of Rs. 3,000 (~$42). The 8GB (RAM) variant of the Galaxy A70s also does not receive a price cut and costs Rs. 30,999 (~$436). Samsung is offering a cashback of Rs. 3,000 (~$42) along with no-cost EMI deals starting Rs. 5,166 (~$73). Buyers also get an ITFIT wireless headphone worth Rs. 1,999 (~$28) free with every purchase of the Galaxy A70s. The offer is valid on both the 6GB and the 8GB variants.

Moreover, HDFC credit card users can avail a flat Rs. 6,000 (~$84) cashback on the entire Galaxy S10 and Note 10 lineup. Samsung is offering a bundle deal, where customers can buy the Galaxy Watch Active worth Rs. 19,990 (~$281) at Rs. 4,990 (~$70) alongside any of Samsung’s flagship products.

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Samsung has announced the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s for Indian markets today. The Galaxy A30s is an updated version of the Galaxy A30 that had gone official earlier this year. And the Galaxy A50s is also an updated edition of the Galaxy A50 that went official few months back in the country. These phones have arrived with tall aspect ratio displays, large-sized batteries and triple rear cameras.

Samsung Galaxy A30s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A30s that comes in sole variant of 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage ai spriced at Rs. 16,999 (~$237). Its color variants are Prims Crush Black, Prims Crush White, Prism Crush Violet and Prism Crush Green.

The Galaxy A30s has a 6.4-inch AMOLED Infinity-U display that offers HD+ resolution and comes integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Exynos 7904 chipset powers the phone. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 15W rapid charging. The Android 9 Pie OS with One UI skin runs on the device.

The rear side of the Galaxy A30s has LED flash assisted triple camera system that contains an f/1.7 aperture 25-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel lens with ultrawide shooter and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front notch houses a 16-megapixel sensor. Other features of the phone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.1ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung Galaxy A50s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A50s comes in two models in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at Rs. 22,499 (~$320) and Rs. 24,999 (~$349). It can be availed in the same four colors as the Galaxy A30s phone.

The Galaxy A50s has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-V display that offers full HD+ resolution. It also features an in-display fingerprint reader. The Exynos 9610 chipset powers the smartphone. The One UI based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device.

For capturing selfies, the Galaxy A50s has an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel front camera. The back panel of the phone houses a triple camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main lens with f/2.0 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor. The A50s has the same connectivity features that are available on the A30s.

Starting from today, the Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s are available for buying through multiple platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Samsung’s online store and Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru.

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Samsung already launched over 10 Galaxy A-series smartphones this year but it is not done yet. Today, it has announced the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s smartphones, slight upgrades to the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 which were released this year.

Galaxy A50s

The Galaxy A50s keeps the 6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy A50 including the in-display fingerprint scanner. However, the selfie camera has now been upgraded from 25MP to 32MP but still has an f/2.0 aperture.

It also keeps the Exynos 9610 processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The triple rear cameras is now a 48MP + 8MP ultrawide + 5MP depth combo.

The Galaxy A50s features a redesigned back slightly similar to the diamond-back design of the Realme 1. There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood along with 15W fast charging. The phone’s dimensions are the same as that of the Galaxy A50 but it weighs a little more at 169 grams.

It comes in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet, and Prism Crush Green.

Galaxy A30s

The Galaxy A30s also keeps the 6.4-inch AMOLED display of the Galaxy A30 but the resolution has been reduced from FHD+ to HD+ (1560 x 720) and the display type is Infinity-V and not Infinity-U. While the downgrade in resolution is a bummer, there is now an in-display fingerprint scanner underneath the screen.

There is an Exynos 7904 processor under the hood paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage with MicroSD card support.

There is a 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera just like the Galaxy A30 but the back is now home to triple rear cameras – a 25MP f/1.7 primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. There is a 4000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

The Galaxy A30s will also be available in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet, and Prism Crush Green. However, just like the A50s, the price and availability of the Galaxy A30s have not yet been revealed.

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Samsung had launched the mid-range Galaxy A30 smartphone in February this year. Its enhanced version, the Galaxy A30s has been in the pipeline for quite a while now. According to a latest post on 91mobiles, the smartphone will be arriving with a rear-mounted  triple-camera setup at the rear and it will also feature an Infinity-V display. The A30s is a higher-spec variant of the Galaxy A30, which flaunts an Infinity-U display along with dual rear cameras.

The source claims that while there is no significant upgrade to the display of the Galaxy A30s. The extra camera lens will allow the smartphone to deliver better photography experience. Additionally, Samsung has already started producing the Galaxy A30s in their manufacturing unit in India, meaning that the device could be formally revealed soon.

A Samsung phone with model number SM-A307FN was revealed earlier this month on Geekbench. The listing revealed that it features an octa-core chipset that clocks at 1.58GHz and 3GB of RAM. It is believed to be the upcoming Galaxy A30s phone. Details regarding the other specifications of the Galaxy A30s are yet to surface. Although, not many major differences are expected as of now. 

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Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy A30 flaunts a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The A30 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 chipset with 4GB of RAM + 64GB of native storage. For additional storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot.

The Galaxy A30 smartphone features a 16-megapixel primary camera with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The front camera is a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0. The Galaxy A30 runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI, and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with 15W fast charge support. The device sports a traditional rear-set fingerprint scanner.

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Samsung is reportedly working on newer versions of the Galaxy A series of smartphones that were announced in the first half of 2019. A fresh Geekbench listing SM-A307 Samsung phone has appeared today. It is speculated that the smartphone may debut as Galaxy A30s.

The SM-A307FN Samsung phone’s Geekbench listing has revealed that it is powered by Exynos 7885 chipset. The SoC is supported by 3 GB of RAM. In the single-core test, it has scored 1,322 points and it has recorded a score of 4,116 points in multi-core test.

The Galaxy A30 that was announced earlier this year has a model number of SM-A305. Its Geekbench listing shows that it is fueled by Exynos 7885 chipset, but the device had actually arrived with Exynos 7904. It appears that the Exynos 7904 is read as Exynos 7885. Hence, there is a possibility that the SM-A307FN model that has been spotted on Geekbench could be also featuring the Exynos 7904 SoC like the A30 model.

The alleged Galaxy A30s is supposed to arrive with some sort of improvements over the A30. Hence, readers will have to wait more to know more on the enhanced specs of the rumored Galaxy A30s. It could be slotted between the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A40. Hence, it is likely to borrow some features from the Galaxy A40 smartphone. The A30s may debut within the third quarter of the year.

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Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications

The Galaxy A30 has a 6.3-inch S-AMOLED full HD+ display with Infinity-U notch design. The smartphone comes in 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variants. The One UI based Android 9 Pie is loaded on the device.

The Galaxy A30 is fitted with dual camera setup on its rear. It includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. For capturing selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging through USB-C.

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