I was an avid Samsung DeX user for more than a year before switching platforms in search of something better suited for my blogging and web browsing needs. I did it to familiarize myself with the platform, but I couldn't stick with it for longer than I did. Mind you, I'm still a fan of DeX as an idea, even from afar, but lately I've been wondering if Samsung might be missing the point.Ever since Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet as the first in the low-end series to support DeX, I've been thinking that DeX should spread to more budget devices, and especially Galaxy A phones.It's time to spread DeX across the Galaxy A seriesLet's face it, Samsung DeX isn't and probably never will be powerful and versatile enough to replace a fully fledged desktop computer or a laptop in the long term. And if you can afford one of those, whether powered by Windows or Mac OS, chances are you'll rarely, if ever, find a real reason to use Samsung DeX on an external monitor.However, there may be millions of potential Samsung DeX users who could benefit from the platform if only their low-cost devices could run it. I'm talking about phones like the Galaxy A2x and higher.Samsung DeX has been supported on mid-range Galaxy tablets for a while. And now, even the Tab A11+ offers DeX. We've seen DeX on tablets equipped with the Exynos 1380 chip, which means that, in theory at least, even phones like the Galaxy A26 could support the desktop platform.The only hurdle could be the lack of cooling capabilities in phones versus tablets. But from our experience, devices like the Galaxy A55 and A56 have excellent cooling. Samsung has focused more and more on improving cooling on flagships and non-flagships alike over the past couple of years. I think the A55 and A56, at the very least, might be able to run DeX on an external monitor. Browse Galaxy A56 offers Buy Now At this point, it's clear that Samsung is trying to keep DeX exclusive to tablets and premium phones, but without getting much out of it. Low-cost tablets proved that performance isn't necessarily what's keeping DeX away from lower-cost phones. It's more likely a marketing strategy gone wrong.The biggest reason I think Samsung should democratize DeX is that many more budget phone users in emerging markets could find the desktop platform much more useful than a premium phone user in regions where powerful PCs and Macs are the norm.Instead of trying in vain to market DeX as a premium phone feature for a minuscule customer base who can afford the latest handsets, Samsung could do a lot of good by bringing DeX to more people who might not be able to afford a PC or a Mac.As a mobile desktop platform, I doubt that DeX will ever be capable of truly competing with dedicated PC software running on dedicated hardware. So why try? Why not take a step back and rethink the whole situation? DeX has the potential to empower people who can't afford to invest in expensive desktop hardware.The more I think about it, the more I think it's time for Samsung to stop thinking of DeX as a premium phone feature. Instead, make it as accessible as possible. Democratize it and promote it as a desktop experience for the people who might truly find such a budget solution useful.The post Samsung DeX should empower budget phone users, not be a premium perk appeared first on SamMobile.