Samsung Galaxy A6+ Review: Overpriced and Underpowered

It’s common practice for smartphone manufacturers to eventually introduce their flagship features to mid-range and budget devices, Samsung being no exception. The company’s beautiful Infinity Edge displays debuted with its flagship Galaxy S8 duo and have now made their way to the mid-range Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6 Plus, as well as the budget Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8, all of which were launched in India just a week ago. Out of the lot, the Galaxy A6+ or A6 Plus is the most premium device and is priced at Rs. 25,990.



Up front, the Galaxy A6 Plus checks off all the boxes for a great smartphone in 2018; it has a great looking Super AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, a dual rear camera setup, face recognition capabilities, and a metal unibody design. On the inside, however, the device features a Snapdragon 450 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is more befitting for a smartphone in the sub Rs. 15,000 category. So, is the Galaxy A6 Plus worth the premium? Let’s dive into the detailed review and find out.

Specifications

Before we get to the Galaxy A6 Plus’ design, performance, and our final verdict, let’s get the specifications out of the way. Here’s what Samsung has packed within this supposed “premium” mid-ranger:

Display	6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB, expandable up to 256GB using microSD card slot
Camera	Rear: 16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/1.9) with flash Front: 24 MP (f/1.9) with flash
Battery	3,500mAh
OS	Samsung Experience 9.0 Based on Android 8.0 Oreo
Colors	Blue, Black and Gold
Price	Rs. 25,990