Samsung just recently came out with the much talked about Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury smartphone which is the Lite version of last year’s Samsung Galaxy S8. The smartphone which features more or less the same design has last year’s flagship up to the awkward fingerprint sensor. Surprisingly, the smartphone retains some of the high specs like dust and water resistance alongside the physical Bixby button. A marked difference between both smartphones is the relatively small size it comes with.
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Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury Key Specs and Features
- 5.8-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2200 pixels (426 ppi)
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon ,660 CPU with 4GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage, up to 400GB with a memory card
- 15MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera
- IP68 certification
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 3, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
Based on looks, there is really not much downgrade between this two besides the reduced size factor mentioned earlier. The smartphone is made from glass from front to back with an otherwise aluminium frame holding it together. As in the Samsung Galaxy S8 and other noteworthy mid-range smartphones this year, the smartphone has minimal bezels while the fingerprint sensor is just beside the camera. That said, it does have a premium build.anf is available in burgundy red and a black night colour.
Just like the Infinity display of the S8 flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury had a side to side display which makes it very appealing to the eye. Also, there is the reduced resolution to a now Full HD resolution which is arranged on a 5.8-inch screen. It is quite nice still being an AMOLED panel which is know to be very colourful and with 2200 X 1080 pixels resolution.
Battery and Camera
Battery capacity is probably not the new mid-range smartphone’s forte but it does well for itself with an average size. Depending on your usage, you could still squeeze out a day from the 3,000mAh battery which also comes with fast charge for quick boost. However, the wireless charging seen in the flagship model has been ditched.
You certainly don’t expect the camera here to be as good as that of the flagship. However, it is good enough to capture vibrant pictures although there are bound to be more noise in dim lit situation. In that regard, there is a 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash while the front is home to an 8MP sensor.
Hardware and Software
On the inside, the smartphone is surely in good hands with an ideal mid-range SoC to keep the smartphone running smoothly. Employing the hands of an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, the smartphone runs smoothly and hitch free. That aside, the smartphone ships with Adreno 512 GPU making sure your gaming and other graphics issues goes right.
In addition, there is still 4GB RAM inside and the smartphone still ships with 64GB internal storage which is expandable to 400GB. You also have Bixby, Samsung’s AI assistant at your beck and call with Android 8.0 OS running from get go.
Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury Price and Availability
The smartphone is available for pre-order on selected online stores and would be made available come next month for about 226, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal.
You can also checkout the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy M51, the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, and the Samsung Galaxy A70.
Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S Light Luxury:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Burgundy Red, Black Night
- Dimension: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm
- Weight: 150g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.8-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen,
2220 X 1080 pixrl - Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16MP camera, 2k Video@300fps
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 400GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: Yes
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
