Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) review

16 July 2018
The Samsung Galaxy A-series are going through a bit of an identity crisis with J-style metal replacing the glass in the lower end of the lineup. But we already knew that - we had the A6 (2018) in for review just last month. Now it's the plus's turn - the Galaxy A6+ (2018) brings more than just a bigger display.

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  • D0e
  • 18 Jul 2018

I simply can't understand how Samsung gets more out of it's battery than others???

Google pixel running stock Android and big 3520mah battery only gets 77 hours?? Then how can this happen

Is this black magic from Samsung????

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    • dMD
    • 18 Jul 2018

    Shanti Dope, 18 Jul 2018So I guess all you want is a back glass being covered in an... moreDid you just not read that this allows the A6+ to have a glass back?
    I'm aware of screen protectors, but you seriously need to read everything instead of focusing on mocking others' comments.
    As for me, I like to be able to go plastic, metal, glass and even leather or wood if there were such cases/covers for my phone. I like changing minor things about my devices better than changing the device itself.

      marvelfan, 18 Jul 2018I want to buy J6 but it not have great camera. I want to bu... moreWe have Huawei and Xiaomi, but the world doesn't know that they exist.

        H-1, 18 Jul 2018I take you haven't cracked your glass back before. The ide... moreSo I guess all you want is a back glass being covered in another tempered glass??
        Well there have been so many things like that already, so I guess it's good for you.

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          • 3y}
          • 18 Jul 2018

          Shanti Dope, 18 Jul 2018Or, instead of wasting resources, you can just install a ru... moreI take you haven't cracked your glass back before.
          The idea is to be able to transform a metal phone like the A6+ here into a glass back. Or protecting the original back while keeping glass aesthetic.
          Most glass backs could be replaced for around $40-70 and apple for about $300 and up, so a $20 case with broken glass could save some money and a visit to the service center.

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            • Petr
            • CSK
            • 18 Jul 2018

            The specs correspond with the ~$200 price range. Who would buy this for the price Samsung is asking?

              marvelfan, 18 Jul 2018I want to buy J6 but it not have great camera. I want to bu... moreIt's "business" mate.

                If someone will buy this phone for me, I'll never ever use a case. That back design is cool enough to show off (with smudges XD).

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                  • marvelfan
                  • bET
                  • 18 Jul 2018

                  I want to buy J6 but it not have great camera. I want to buy J8 but it does not FHD display and fast charging. I want to buy A6+ but it does not have fast battery charging. They force us to buy S9/S9+ but I don't have budget!
                  They intentionally bring technology step by step on capable chipset & make more money in long run.

                    H-1, 18 Jul 2018What part of "tempered glass over silicone" did you not get... moreOr, instead of wasting resources, you can just install a rubber protection for the sides, with the phone's glass back left uncovered by anything.
                    I don't quite get your idea, but even if I do, I can tell myself that it ain't practical; if it is at all.
                    Protective cases are called protective cases for a reason of their own name.

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                      • 3b1
                      • 18 Jul 2018

                      I don't need any electronic device in-house who steals my money.

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                        • AwA
                        • 18 Jul 2018

                        Shanti Dope, 18 Jul 2018But then a fragile glass can't be used to protect another f... moreWhat part of "tempered glass over silicone" did you not get?
                        Okay: glass back-to-back thin silicone layer from the cover- tempered glass stuck to the silicone with chemistry or magic.

                        If the glass takes the hit, the silicone should absorb some of the shock

                          BrendonF, 17 Jul 2018The problem is that at the price point the A6+ retails at y... moreI talked solely on the overall performance of the phone, which isn't bad at all.
                          Yes that is true though. The asking price is way too much for a SD450. It would be more competitive if it was at least a 636 and with $300 price, where it will find its rival, the Oppo F7.

                            H-1, 17 Jul 2018The idea is to please people who want glass back but still ... moreBut then a fragile glass can't be used to protect another fragile glass lol.
                            You would need a glass as durable as the transparent bridge in China in order for it to work as intended.
                            If the user wants to have some protection while still having the glass back, they can just buy protection for the sides and keep the glass back left unprotected.

                              H-1, 17 Jul 2018Think of a silicone case that has glass stuck to its back w... moreHuh. Never thought about that. This way, you could still feel glass without your phone at risk

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                                • Diamon
                                • vgN
                                • 17 Jul 2018

                                Horrible, its a big fail!
                                Less spec and features, such fast charging, etc. with xpensive price, good luck samsung your sooner dead in south east asian!

                                  Shanti Dope, 17 Jul 2018SD450 = SD625 "slightly" underclocked Same exact Adreno 50... moreThe problem is that at the price point the A6+ retails at you can get far more powerful devices. SD450 belongs in the $200 price range. For this price you get a Nokia 7 plus with a far more powerful SD660 chipset and better graphics. GPU performance is definitely a problem for the A6+ considering its a premium mid range device.

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                                    • aX8
                                    • 17 Jul 2018

                                    Shanti Dope, 17 Jul 2018Yeah but the sole purpose of a silicone case is to protect ... moreThe idea is to please people who want glass back but still want to protect the original. Or transform a metal into a glass back.
                                    I'm talking tempered glass over silicone, it should be durable and somewhat shatter proof.

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                                      • The objective Guy
                                      • PqP
                                      • 17 Jul 2018

                                      I find a little bit strange the fact the Moto G6 was showing better graphic benchmarks compared to the A6+, even if both sport the same SD450 SoC.

                                        radhiv1993, 17 Jul 2018Guarantee for laggie and slow performance with such a high price.Definitely not a sluggish performance
                                        Maybe you're too spoiled on SD660's performance that SD625, which is still plenty capable today, is already sluggish according to your standards

                                        And yes I said the 625, because numbers have a massive effect on people, and they tend to have the thought of a "lower=worse" belief
                                        Besides, 450's just a slightly underclocked 625

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