Smartphones have come a long way from their early days. Over time, our phones have turned into an extension of ourselves. Hence, even the thought of our data ending up in the wrong hands sounds like a nightmare. You may have heard of phishing attacks and public Wi-Fi threats but do you know that many apps use dubious methods to gain unnecessary permissions and harvest your data? As horrifying as that may sound, it is a reality and being prepared to face it is the best one can do.
With the new Galaxy A15 5G, the company has brought the Knox Vault to a phone priced at just ₹16,499. One thing about this technology is that it can be a bit tricky to understand its various aspects unless you live with it. That’s the reason why, after having spent an entire day with the device, we’ve decided to give you a breakdown of all the attributes that make Samsung Knox Vault the ideal choice for those who value their privacy and want to take full control of it.
Samsung Knox Security Platform and Knox Vault
The most important thing we found during our usage of the phone was that the Samsung Knox Security platform keeps your mind at ease with a multi-layered protection solution. With other phones, there’s usually a lot of insecurity regarding the safety of our data, but that’s not the case with the Galaxy A15 5G. You might already know this but most smartphones out there only rely on software-based protection to maintain their security standards. That’s where the Knox Vault chipset beats them by adding a layer of hardware to further shield your most sensitive information, including your passwords, authentication keys, biometrics, and more. This critical data is isolated from the rest of the phone’s storage so that it stays protected even if someone tries to tamper with your device. Knowing this, one is assured that their sensitive information cannot be accessed by anyone. And this gives them an unparalleled level of confidence while using their phone.
If you’re wondering how the Knox Vault chipset achieves this, let us help you understand the level of security on offer here. It makes use of distinct sensors and completely blocks the vault-stored data in cases of voltage changes, glitches, temperature fluctuations, or laser-based attacks. In that sense, it stands true to its name by acting as a super-secure vault within your phone. But all this is happening discreetly on the inside of the Galaxy A15 5G, making it impossible for you to observe.
We’ll tell you what you can observe though; it’s the exciting list of Knox Security Platform features designed to help you take full control of your privacy and security. Let us list them out for you:
1. Auto Blocker
No matter how careful we are with our browsing, we’re always vulnerable to malicious attacks that are after our personal data for shady reasons. In fact, there are plenty of scenarios where malware can even lead to financial loss. Auto Blocker is a real lifesaver when it comes to protecting your Galaxy A15 5G from malware. It keeps a keen eye on all the avenues from where malware might try to enter your device. If you click on a sketchy link or try to sideload a shady app, Auto Blocker will immediately alert you about the threat your device faces. We tried doing both those things and sure enough, Auto Blocker worked like clockwork to block the tasks and inform us about the danger involved.
2. Secure Folder
We all have those few things that we value deeply and want to keep hidden from others. It might be a personal photo for some, or a document of utmost importance for others. We realized during our usage that the Secure Folder is ideal for storing such files. Knox Vault Chipset acts as an authenticator of password/biometric and encrypts the data stored. This provides extra peace of mind and ensures your privacy against any prying eyes in/out of phone. That’s a pretty cool feature to have, especially for those who are always around people who try to snoop into your phone screen. How annoying are they, right?
During our usage, Secure Folder came in incredibly handy for locking up our work apps after the day was over, so there’s no risk of confidential information somehow leaking out.
3. Quick Share and Private Share
The Quick Share feature onboard the Galaxy A15 5G is like having a magic wand for your files. Imagine you’re at a family gathering and you’ve captured the perfect photo of everyone laughing together. With Quick Share, you can instantly send that photo to your family’s Samsung devices, all at once. No need for email or messaging apps; just a tap, and the memories are shared. It’s fast, and seamless, and makes sharing those special moments effortless and fun.
During our use, we also encountered a situation where it was important to send certain files but the risk of them falling into the wrong hands was also a huge concern. We’re talking about screenshots of certain conversations and credit card details. We realized that by using Private Share on Galaxy A15 5G, we could send these personal files in such a way that they wouldn’t be available to the receiver after a certain amount of time. This was a huge relief.
We even realized that sending confidential files via Private Share can be more worry-free than email or generic messaging apps. Once the files were viewed by the other party, we could even revoke access to them, which is not something email allows you to do. And of course, the recipient cannot forward those files to someone else, nor can they take a screenshot. This makes it an incredibly safe way to share sensitive information.
4. Security and Privacy Dashboard
Think of this feature as a hub of sorts – a common location for accessing all your security and privacy settings. Not only does it give you a clear view of which apps have access to your data, but also alerts you about suspicious apps or other potential threats. We found the best use of this dashboard to be for keeping a tab on app permissions. A number of third-party apps we had downloaded onto the Galaxy A15 5G were accessing our location for no reason. Using the dashboard, we revoked their permissions right away, without navigating the crowded Settings menu. The Security and Privacy Dashboard is straightforward yet comprehensive and can bring you immense peace of mind.
5. 5 years of security updates
It’s always lovely to get new features on your phone when a fresh version of Android is released. That’s why, it’s great to know that users of the Galaxy A15 5G will receive up to 4 generations of OS upgrades. As if that wasn’t enough, up to 5 years of security updates have also been guaranteed by Samsung, ensuring that the ever-evolving threats on the internet are always kept at bay.
Bottom line
The Galaxy A15 5G, secured by Samsung Knox Vault, is miles ahead of its competition. And the same can be said about its other cutting-edge attributes including a stunning Super AMOLED panel with Vision booster for brightness and a massive 5,000mAh battery with 25W Fast Charging support that can last upto 2 days on a single charge. The phone is quite a specs bonanza if you ask us. That’s the reason why its starting price of ₹ 16,499 or a more affordable option of just ₹41/day, is still hard to wrap our heads around. If you’re inclined towards buying it – which you definitely should be – head over to this link and place your order right now.
