Samsung phones have long been criticised by the consumers for their 'boring' design, yet the company has maintained its position on the throne by selling the most number of smartphones all over the world, Here's a list of all the available smartphones from the Korean giant available in India, and whether they're worth your money.
Galaxy Note Edge
Price: Rs. 63,500
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
CPU: Quad Core, 2.5 GHz Processor
RAM: 3GB
Display: 5.6 inches, Super AMOLED curved 1600x2560 resolution
Storage: 64GB, 128GB microSD card support
Camera: 16MP rear, 3.7MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
The first ever device with a curved secondary display, the Note Edge is quite an innovation and offers the same performance and features as the Note 4. Nothing gets more premium but the ridiculous price is not something it deserves.
Galaxy Note 4
Price: Rs. 54,000
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
CPU: Quad Core, 2.7 GHz Processor
RAM: 3GB
Display: 5.7 inches, Super AMOLED 1440x2560 resolution
Storage: 32GB, 128GB microSD card support
Camera: 16MP rear with OIS, 3.7MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
The phablet category was introduced by Samsung with the Note series and the 4th generation is again a beast. Carrying one of the best displays on a smartphone, the Note 4 delivers an excellent performance package and is loaded with a number of features. Highly recommended, but comes with a big price. Read our review.
Galaxy Golden
Price: Rs. 43,000
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU: Dual Core, 1.7 GHz Processor
RAM: 1GB
Display: 3.7 inches dual-display, Super AMOLED 480x800 resolution
Storage: 16GB, 64GB microSD card support
Camera: 8MP rear, 1.9MP front
OS: Android 4.2
For the ones who crave for a clamshell design with a retro alpha-numeric keypad, Samsung has a premium device called the Galaxy Golden. It features two touchscreen displays as well, but it isn't impressive when it comes to the hardware. Go for this only if you have a lot of money to spend.
Galaxy Alpha
Price: Rs. 38,000
SoC: Exynos 5 Octa 5430
CPU: Octa core (1.8GHz quad+1.3Ghz quad)
RAM: 2GB
Display: 4.7 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 12MP rear, 2.1MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
The first ever metal clad smartphone from Samsung, the Alpha is definitely one of the best looking devices from the company. Sadly, it is overpriced for no good reason. It is also expected to be discontinued to make way for other models. Read our review.
Galaxy S5
Price: Rs. 32,990/42,500
SoC: Exynos 5 Octa 5422/Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU: Octa core
(1.9GHz quad+1.3Ghz quad)/Quad Core, 2.5 GHz Processor
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5.1 inches, Super AMOLED 1080x1920 resolution
Storage: 16GB, 128GB microSD card support
Camera: 16MP rear, 2MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
IP67 certified, water and dust proof
Samsung's flagship smartphone wasn't revolutionary and saw a lot of criticism. It is however, still one of the best flagship devices in the market featuring a fingerprint scanner and a heart rate monitor. if you can live with the design, we suggest you go for the Snapdragon version. Read our review.
Galaxy Note 3
Price: Rs. 24,000
SoC: Exynos 5 Octa 5420
CPU: Octa core (1.9GHz quad+1.3Ghz dual)
RAM: 3GB
Display: 5.7 inches, Super AMOLED 1080x1920 resolution
Storage: 16GB, 64GB microSD card support
Camera: 13MP rear, 2MP front
OS: Android 4.4.2
As mentioned before, Samsung makes the best phablets in its Note series. The Note 3 is now more than a year old, but it still offer a lot in terms of productivity. But it only has a year worth of software support left, so it isn't very future proof now. Read our review.
Galaxy A7
Price: Rs. 30,500 (Expected)
SoC: Snapdragon 615
CPU: Octa core (1.5GHz quad+1Ghz quad)
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5.5 inches, Super AMOLED 1080x1920 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 13MP rear, 5MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
Samsung's all new army of metal phones is here and the biggest of them all is the A7. Coming with a metal casing, this defintely looks like a sexy Samsung smartphone, but the pricing of the device is not very attractive.
Galaxy A5
Price: Rs. 25,500
SoC: Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 13MP rear, 5MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
This is an inferior version of the A7 and while it again maintains a great looking design, it is not priced right.
Galaxy S4
Price: Rs. 24,000
SoC: Exynos 5 Octa 5410
CPU: Octa core (1.6GHz quad+1.2Ghz dual)
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5 inches, Super AMOLED 1080x1920 resolution
Storage: 16GB, 64GB microSD card support
Camera: 13MP rear, 2MP front
OS: Android 4.4.2
An old flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4 is still a decent smartphone that offers respectable hardware. It is however not very attractive when it comes to looks and design with a curvy glossy plastic back that has been criticised to death. Read our review.
Galaxy E7
Price: Rs. 23,000
SoC: Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5.5 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 13MP rear, 5MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
This is yet again a new series from Samsung which again has good looking design with the inclusion of a metal frame which reminds us of the iPhone 4/4S. But just like the A-series, this smartphone is again overpriced.
Galaxy Note 3 Neo
Price: Rs. 21,500
SoC: Exynos 5260
CPU: Hexa core (1.3GHz quad+1.7Ghz dual)
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5.5 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 16GB, 64GB microSD card support
Camera: 8MP rear, 2MP front
OS: Android 4.4.2
For the ones who love the productivity of the Note series, but want something affordable, the Note 3 Neo is not a bad option at all. It comes with its own S-Pen just like the original Note 3. A worthy phablet to buy.
Galaxy S5 mini
Price: Rs. 20,990
SoC: Exynos 3 Quad 3470
CPU: Quad core, 1.4GHz
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: 4.5 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 8GB, 64GB microSD card support
Camera: 8MP rear, 2.1MP front
OS: Android 4.4.2
The mini version of the S5 looks very similar to the flagship smartphone but is smaller in size with less powerful specs. It also omits the fingerprint scanner and the heart-rate monitor. Not something that you should go for.
Galaxy A3
Price: Rs. 20,500
SoC: Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: 4.5 inches, Super AMOLED 540x960 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
The youngest member of the A-series, the A3 comes with the least impressive specs, and at a price that can fetch you a much more powerful and feature loaded smartphone.
Galaxy E5
Price: Rs. 19,300
SoC: Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: 5 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
This is just a smaller of the E7 with a slightly inferior camera and less RAM. But for this price you can probably get a much more powerful hardware.
Galaxy K-Zoom
Price: Rs. 19,000
SoC: Exynos 5260
CPU: Hexa core (1.3GHz quad+1.7Ghz dual)
RAM: 2GB
Display: 4.8 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 8GB, 64GB microSD card support
Camera: 20.7MP rear, 2MP front
OS: Android 4.4.2
Samsung usually launches a high-zoom version of its flagship smartphone. The K-Zoom comes with a large camera sensor and a slightly low-end spec sheet when compared to the S5. At this price and with that large bulge, not a recommended buy.
Galaxy Mega 2
Price: Rs. 19,990
SoC: Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: 6 inches, 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 8MP rear, 2.1MP front
OS: Android 4.4.3
If you want a mid-range phablet, then Samsung has the Galaxy Mega 2 for you. It isn't the best when it comes to hardware and we suggest you not to go for this device.
Galaxy Grand Prime
Price: Rs. 13,500
SoC: Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1GB
Display: 5 inches, 540x960 resolution
Storage: 8GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
Samsung's answer to the Moto Gs and Zenfones is the Grand Prime, which does come with a new Snapdragon 410 SoC, but it still has the old plastic Samsung design and honestly not a very attractive hardware spec sheet.
Galaxy S4 mini
Price: Rs. 13,500
SoC: Snapdragon 400
CPU: Dual core 1.7GHz
RAM: 1GB
Display: 4.3 inches, 540x960 resolution
Storage: 8GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 8MP rear, 1.9MP front
OS: Android 4.4.2
Yet again a mini version of a flagship device, the S4 mini is still selling, but is quite disappointing thanks to the package that it provides. Not a recommended smartphone.
Galaxy S3 Neo
Price: Rs. 12,500
SoC: Snapdragon 400
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: 4.8 inches, Super AMOLED 720x1280 resolution
Storage: 16GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 8MP rear, 1.9MP front
OS: Android 4.4.4
This carries an old design from the S3 but runs on a decent hardware, although you can get much better options at the same price..
Galaxy Grand Neo
Price: Rs. 11,500
SoC: Broadcom BCM23550
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1GB
Display: 5 inches, 480x800 resolution
Storage: 8GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 5MP rear, VGA front
OS: Android 4.4.2
The Grand Neo is the most affordable from the Grand lineup but with a Broadcom CPU, unimpressive specs, and an outdated design, the Grand Neo is not worthy.
Galaxy Core 2
Price: Rs. 8,200
SoC: Spreadtrum SC7735S
CPU: Quad core 1.2GHz
RAM: 768MB
Display: 4.5 inches, 400x800 resolution
Storage: 4GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 5MP rear, VGA front
OS: Android 4.4.2
The Galaxy Core 2 is an update to the previous gen, sadly though the hardware seems inferior compared to the first gen. Much better to go for the previous generation model.
Galaxy S Duos 3
Price: Rs. 6,990
SoC: NA
CPU: Dual core 1.2GHz
RAM: 512MB
Display: 4 inches, 400x800 resolution
Storage: 4GB, expandable upto 32GB
Camera: 5MP rear, VGA front
OS: Android 4.4.2
Just like the Ace NXT, this smartphone doesn't offer much in terms of specs or design and you might just give this a pass.
Galaxy Ace NXT
Price: Rs. 5,990
SoC: NA
CPU: Single core 1.2GHz
RAM: 512MB
Display: 4 inches, 400x800 resolution
Storage: 4GB, expandable upto 32GB
Camera: 3.15MP rear, VGA front
OS: Android 4.4.2
This is an entry level smartphone from Samsung which fails to impress. It doesn't stand a chance against its competition, thus not a recommended device.
Tizen Z1
Price: Rs. 5,500
SoC: Spreadtrum SC7727S
CPU: Dual core 1.2GHz
RAM: 768MB
Display: 4 inches, 400x800 resolution
Storage: 4GB, expandable upto 64GB
Camera: 3.15MP rear, VGA front
OS: Tizen 2.3
It has taken a very long time, but Samsung has finally announced its Tizen based smartphone called the Z1 which falls in the budget segment. A brand new OS with very inferior hardware doesn't sound very reliable.