Samsung’s New Galaxy A05 and A05s smartphones unveiled

Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A05 and A05s in its Galaxy A series, putting an end to numerous speculations and leaks. These smartphones sport a 6.7-inch display, but there’s a difference – the A05 boasts an HD+ resolution screen, whereas the A05s steps up with an FHD+ resolution display.

Both phones share common features, including a robust 50MP rear camera, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for enhanced security, and a substantial 5000mAh battery. This battery also supports 25W fast charging, although it’s worth noting that neither phone includes a charger in the package.

Samsung Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A05s are launched

So, let’s delve into the detailed specifications of each device:

Samsung Galaxy A05 Specifications:

• Display: A 6.7-inch HD+ LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
• Processor: Powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G85 12nm processor, featuring Dual 2GHz Cortex-A75 and Hexa 1.8GHz 6x Cortex-A55 CPUs. It’s equipped with an up to 1000MHz ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU.
• Memory: Comes in two RAM configurations – 4GB and 6GB LPDDR4X RAM options, with storage choices of 64GB and 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage. You can expand the storage up to 1TB using a microSD card.
• Operating System: Runs on Android 13 with Samsung’s OneUI Core.
• SIM Card: Supports Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD).
• Cameras: Equipped with a 50MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, accompanied by an LED Flash. On the front, there’s an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture for selfies.
• Additional Features: Features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Dimensions and Weight: Measures 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8mm and weighs 195g.
• Connectivity: Supports Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and USB Type-C.
• Battery: Houses a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A05s Specifications:

• Display: A 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
• Processor: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Mobile Platform, coupled with an Adreno 610 GPU.
• Memory: Comes with 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card.
• Operating System: Runs on Android 13 with Samsung’s OneUI Core.
• SIM Card: Supports Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD).
• Cameras: Features a 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera, all with f/2.4 apertures, along with an LED Flash. For selfies, there’s a 13MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
• Additional Features: Includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Dimensions and Weight: Measures 168.0 x 77.8 x 8.8mm and weighs 194g.
• Connectivity: Supports Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and USB Type-C.
• Battery: Equipped with a 5000mAh battery that also supports 25W fast charging.

Pricing and Availability:

• The Samsung Galaxy A05 is available in Black, Light Green, and Silver colors and is priced at 4,299 Baht (approximately USD 119) for the 6GB + 128GB model in Thailand.
• Also, for the Samsung Galaxy A05s, it comes in Light Green, Silver, Black, and Pink color options. While it’s listed in Malaysia and Thailand, specific pricing details are yet to be revealed.