Samsung Galaxy A80

• Pros
• • Innovative camera system
  • Decent performance
  • Good battery life
• Cons
• • Cameras need improvement
  • No face unlock
  • Lacks 3.5mm headset socket

• Verdict

Did I mention that the Galaxy A80 is a strange beast? Stranger things (pun intended) have happened in the smartphone world before, no doubt, but the price tag of Rs 47,990 for this device certainly seems baffling. You see, that pricing puts it into premium territory and takes it very close to Samsung`s own S series range of flagship smartphones. Sure, the pop-up twist camera is a twist in the tale, but this innovation alone may not be enough to justify the A80`s high price tag, especially if you look at o... Read Full Verdict  

Did I mention that the Galaxy A80 is a strange beast? Stranger things (pun intended) have happened in the smartphone world before, no doubt, but the price tag of Rs 47,990 for this device certainly seems baffling. You see, that pricing puts it into premium territory and takes it very close to Samsung`s own S series range of flagship smartphones. Sure, the pop-up twist camera is a twist in the tale, but this innovation alone may not be enough to justify the A80`s high price tag, especially if you look at other innovative smartphones such as the ASUS 6Z (review) and the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition (review). Both these devices have their own unique take on camera-related and bezel-less display innovation, sport the more powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset, and in general, offer more bang for the buck. Speaking of bang for the buck, the OnePlus 7 Pro (review) is also a very worthy option in the same price range as the Galaxy A80. Basically, the Galaxy A80 needs improvement in its shooting capabilities and a price cut for it to appear as a compelling option. That said, those pop-twist shooters are great conversation starters, if that`s something that rocks your boat...