Samsung Galaxy S vs Galaxy A: which to choose?

Real differences between the premium S range and the affordable A range. Our refurbished verdict.

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Galaxy S vs Galaxy A

S range (premium)

High-end Snapdragon chip
AMOLED 120 Hz display
Up to 200 MP main camera (S24 Ultra)
7 years of Android updates

A range (mid-range)

Exynos or MediaTek chip
90–120 Hz AMOLED display
Decent daytime photos
4 years of Android updates

Refurbished verdict

On the refurbished Samsung market, a Galaxy S22 or S23 often costs less than a brand-new Galaxy A55 — with much better performance. Our take: always aim for the S series refurbished if your budget allows.