Samsung is all set to launch its latest A-series smartphone, the Galaxy A05s, in India on October 18. The phone has already been selling in Malaysia and is expected to be priced under Rs 15,000 in India. The Galaxy A05s boasts of a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 680 processor, a 50MP triple rear camera setup, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
Galaxy A05s specifications and features
The Galaxy A05s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, which is based on a 6nm process and has eight cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM that can be expanded up to 12GB using the built-in storage. The internal storage capacity is 128GB and can be further increased with a microSD card.
The display of the Galaxy A05s is a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 393ppi. The screen has a punch-hole cutout at the top center that houses the 13MP selfie camera. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate, which means it can render smoother animations and transitions.
The rear camera system of the Galaxy A05s consists of three sensors: a 50MP primary lens with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera can record videos at up to 1080p resolution at 30fps. The camera app also offers features like night mode, portrait mode, panorama, pro mode, and AR stickers.
The battery capacity of the Galaxy A05s is 5,000mAh, which should provide enough juice for a day of moderate usage. The phone also supports 25W fast charging via a USB Type-C port. The phone runs on Android 11 operating system with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 skin on top. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC.
Galaxy A05s price and availability
The Galaxy A05s will be launched in India on October 18 at 12 pm IST. The official price of the phone has not been revealed yet, but it is expected to be under Rs 15,000. According to GSMArena, the phone could be priced at around Rs 12,999. The phone will be available in four color options: Black, Silver, Light Green, and Violet.
The Galaxy A05s will compete with other budget smartphones in the Indian market, such as the Realme Narzo 50A, the Redmi Note 10S, the Poco M3 Pro, and the Moto G60s. The Galaxy A05s will offer some advantages over its rivals, such as a higher refresh rate display, a higher megapixel primary camera, and faster charging support.
Galaxy A05s: Samsung’s festive season offering
The launch of the Galaxy A05s coincides with the festive season in India, which is usually a peak time for smartphone sales. Samsung is hoping to attract customers who are looking for an affordable yet feature-rich smartphone that can handle their daily tasks and entertainment needs.
The Galaxy A05s is part of Samsung’s A-series lineup, which is known for offering premium design and performance at reasonable prices. Samsung has been launching several A-series models in India this year, such as the Galaxy A52s 5G, the Galaxy A22 5G, the Galaxy A32 4G, and the Galaxy A12.
Samsung is one of the leading smartphone brands in India, with a market share of around 17% in the second quarter of this year, according to Counterpoint Research. The company is aiming to increase its share by launching more models across different price segments and offering attractive deals and discounts during the festive season.
