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First-time smartphone owners, children or older relatives who need a big screen and long battery life for calls, messaging and browsing rather than apps or gaming.

Samsung Galaxy A02

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About the Samsung Galaxy A02

The Galaxy A02 sits right at the bottom of Samsung's range, and it is honest about what it is: a large-screened, long-lasting phone for people who mostly need calls, messaging, maps and a browser. The 5,000mAh battery is the star, because the modest MediaTek MT6739W chip and low-resolution screen draw so little power that two days of light use is realistic. That same chip is the phone's limit, though. It is a quad-core part with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, so app switching is slow, heavier social apps stutter, and gaming beyond casual titles is not on the cards. The 6.5-inch screen is roomy but only HD+, so text is softer than you would see on a mid-range phone. Charging is slow at 7.75W, meaning an overnight top-up rather than a quick boost. There is no 5G here either, as the A02 is a 4G-only handset. Buy it as a first phone, a work handset or an uncomplicated device for an older relative, and it does the job well. Ask more of it and it will struggle.

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Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Galaxy A12 - Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy A02 Samsung Galaxy A12
Display 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD, 720×1600 6.5-inch IPS LCD, 720×1600, 60Hz
Chipset MediaTek MT6739W, quad-core 1.5GHz MediaTek Helio P35 (octa-core)
Rear camera 13MP main + 2MP macro 48MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
Front camera 5MP, 720p video 8MP, 1080p video
Battery 5,000 mAh, 7.75W charging 5,000 mAh, 15W charging
Memory 2GB or 3GB RAM, 32/64GB 3GB, 4GB or 6GB RAM, 32/64/128GB
Weight 206 g 205 g
SIM-free price Not available From £68.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A02 worth buying?
It is worth buying only if your needs are genuinely basic, such as calls, texts, WhatsApp and occasional browsing, where the huge 5,000mAh battery and Samsung's software make it dependable. The quad-core MediaTek MT6739W chip and 2GB or 3GB of RAM mean it feels slow with multiple apps open. Spending a little more on a newer Galaxy A model buys a much smoother experience.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A02 support 5G?
No, the Galaxy A02 is a 4G LTE handset only, because the MediaTek MT6739W chipset does not include a 5G modem. On UK networks it will connect to 4G everywhere 4G is available, which is more than fast enough for streaming and browsing. If 5G matters to you, look at Samsung's A06 5G or a similar entry-level 5G model.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy A02 battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery is oversized relative to the phone's modest hardware, so light users often get close to two days between charges. The trade-off is charging speed, capped at 7.75W, which means a full charge takes several hours. It is best treated as an overnight-charging phone.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A02 have expandable storage?
Yes, it has a microSD card slot, which is genuinely useful given the phone ships with only 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. A card is the practical way to store photos, music and offline video without filling the phone. Apps themselves still rely mostly on internal storage, so the base 32GB model can feel tight.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A02 camera good?
It is adequate in good light and little more. The 13MP main camera produces usable daylight shots, while the 2MP macro sensor adds very little in practice, and low-light results are noisy. The 5MP front camera records video at 720p only, so it is fine for video calls but not for content creation.
Should I get the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Galaxy A12?
The Galaxy A12 is the better phone for most people, offering a 48MP quad camera against the A02's 13MP dual setup, and much faster 15W charging instead of 7.75W. Both share a 6.5-inch HD+ screen and a 5,000mAh battery, so the size and endurance are similar. Only choose the A02 if it is meaningfully cheaper and your needs are strictly basic.

Samsung Galaxy A02 Specifications

General

Dimensions

164 x 75.9 x 9.1

Weight

206 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 10, up to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1

Colours

Black, Blue

Radio

FM radio

Body

Black, Blue

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

13

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Second Camera

13 , f/1.9, (wide), AF 2 (macro)

Primary Selfie Camera

5 , f/2.0

Video Resolution

1080

Display

Type

PLS LCD

Display Size

6.5

Display Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

MT6739W

GPU

PowerVR GE8100

CPU

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

microUSB 2.0

NFC

No

GPS

GPS, GLONASS

Battery

Battery

5000

Other

Sensors

Accelerometer