Overview
Samsung's cheapest current phone strips things down to a single 50 MP rear camera, an HD-resolution LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and a MediaTek chipset rather than Samsung's own Exynos silicon. It's a clear entry point for first-time smartphone buyers or as a reliable backup device rather than anyone's main daily driver. A 5000 mAh battery is the one spec that doesn't feel cut down, easily lasting well over a day given the low-res screen and modest chipset. At this price, it's mainly competing against similarly basic phones from Xiaomi, Infinix, and Itel rather than other Samsung models.