Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
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- 14 May 2024
commenter, 26 Mar 2024it runs a lot better than some of the nokia phones running ... moreMy relatives' Nokia 2, 1 Plus, 2.1 phones prove you otherwise, with lesser specs at the price as much as a typical lunch meal. Also other similar full-fat stock Android Nokias such as the 2.3 and 3.2 are better optimized, and faster in comparison.
I've encountered usage with this phone by some of my colleagues, and I'm shocked to say that this is the slowest phone I've ever tested with the given specs and Android Go edition. The design is the only plus point given the minute size, but there's the ZTE Blade A31 and TCL 501 from the same ODM (Wingtech), or the Nokia C01 Plus with better chipsets in each.
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- Iby
- 13 May 2024
Em2048, 10 Apr 2024those fake iphone and samsung clones from aliexpress someti... morethats kind of the point of android GO, to optimize extremely low spec devices like this - the issue at least when AG first came out was that manufacturers wanted stupid prices for what are very low spec phones running android go
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- 13 May 2024
Azu10157, 27 Jan 2024Would love Samsung to make more phones with the big top/bo... moreThe same A01 Core design running regular android and mid range specs would be a fun device to own, especially if it ended up being the size of say a Galaxy A41
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- 7A2
- 10 Apr 2024
those fake iphone and samsung clones from aliexpress sometimes have better specs than this...
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- Ibx
- 26 Mar 2024
Anonymous, 25 Feb 2024It still performs better than the Galaxy A02, which runs fu... moreit runs a lot better than some of the nokia phones running whole android instead of skim
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- gXJ
- 25 Feb 2024
Anonymous, 26 Jan 2024literally? A chipset for keypad phones? 🤣 That's proba... moreIt still performs better than the Galaxy A02, which runs full-fat Android.
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- sBS
- 26 Jan 2024
literally? A chipset for keypad phones? 🤣 That's probably why it's so is android 10 GO EDITION
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- J2x
- 07 Nov 2023
It's a latest version of Android Go edition
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- Zuwig11
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- 27 Oct 2023
Android 10.
no update.
In 2024.
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- Cheap phuck
- Ibx
- 12 Oct 2023
Still a solid iPod/MP3 Player type device when i upgraded to iPhone SE 2022, the headphone jack allows for FM radio antenna and the memory card allows for more downloaded music from Apple and YouTube - android is so much easier for music options, firefox with extension to play youtube background or the apps that let you download youtube video
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- Iby
- 16 Sep 2023
i broke my galaxy a53 so i got this as a temporary phone and it is surprisingly very decent for only being 50 bucks unlocked i only hate the slow charging and microusb
- PatakBre
- 8uf
- 23 Aug 2023
using this little guy for almost 2 years as my main phone. I'll cover some basic cons & pros about the phone (2GB version)
the pros:
- small, compact, fits in almost every pocket
- has a 3.5mm jack
- decent audio quality
- good microphone
- decent camera resolution
- you can download custom launchers (I must say that I'm impressed). I use nova7 which is far more beautiful than oneui in my opinion. it is also a bit faster
- good mp3 player
- dual sim support
- sd card support
- good screen resolution considering the price and the size of the phone
the cons:
- has only 2 camera options; photo & video which is horrible in my opinion (no panorama etc.)
- long charging time (dude the charger is 0.7A I mean just why). takes about 3 hours to 100%
- I can't really say it has a bad battery, but it drains about the same (maybe lasts a bit longer) as charging time
- dim screen, can barely see outside, especially as a dark mode user. increasing the brightness to the max would maybe help but it would drain the battery quickly
- don't expect to run any newer games smoothly; this guy has very bad graphics
- old android charger = it ain't USB C
- doesn't have some basic permissions like drawing over other apps or do not disturb permission
- too costly for such a phone
- only has a few sensors; no compass
- not upgradable to newer android versions (STUCK ON 10 "GO" which literally means lite)
- a few basic apps are "lite". samsung internet lite and gallery lite which are very limited in features (just why, samsung)
- limited in customization options; no custom themes etc.
BONUS:
here are some tips on how to make your experience with this phone better:
- use Via browser; extremely light and customizable. good for slow phones like this one
- download F-droid; a free alternative appstore that features a ton of free apps that work perfecly on the device
- use nova laucher as your home/launcher app; faster and FAR more customizable
overall, a pretty decent phone. I'll give it a 4/10 for my standards. most people will find this phone awful and somewhat overpriced (and I agree with them), but at least it's something. if you're looking for a phone that you'll use for casual browsing, for taking a photo or two and other casual tasks, this phone might be a decent option since it fits most peoples budget.
this is the end of my opinion on this phone. correct me if something is not ok or different.
still not worth those €100 I paid in 2021.
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- wrg
- 06 Feb 2023
Sin, 22 Aug 2022The Samsung a01 core
It's really bad value for money ... moreif you dont want a notched phone, just find yourself ones full screen notchless. but it might sound too expensive for you but here is the example:
oppo f11 pro
vivo v15.
or, you can just enjoy with old, decent 16:9 display phones. that doesnt even spoil user experience. heck, you can find a severely used galaxy s7. which its got QHD amoled, but cheaper. only downsides is you no longer get updates to that.
buying brand new entry level devices isnt worth it.
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- 12 Jan 2023
Sin, 22 Aug 2022Possibly it be ok for 55$ 2gb ram version of Samsung a01 co... morebro,nokia 3.1 also uses mediatek mt6750 processor which doesnt prove much
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- 01 Nov 2022
Now, two of my family members are using the A01 Core 2Gb RAM version and even after more than a year of daily usage, they give not a single problem! The only issue seems to be long charging time. Maybe some who complain about this phone here bought ones with parts changed for faulty ones by vendors?
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- mH2
- 22 Oct 2022
Sin, 15 Jul 2022Looking at the specs of this budget phone 2014 wants it&... more2014's samsung s4 had better specs
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- 22 Aug 2022
Sonic8, 16 Aug 2022Yes, this phone has many weaknesses.. Slow chipset, limited... morePossibly it be ok for 55$ 2gb ram version of Samsung a01 core
The 2gb ram version ok value for money
Note my phone Nokia 3.1 (62$) has twice the performance better mediatek processor similar price
It's difficult too say at what point it's ok for the price
Samsung a01 core 1gb ram omg just 1gb ram
Possibly it's ok for 35$-45$ I can't see anything in this price range beating it but mathematics suggest it's still overpriced
Value for money is basically mathematics how much money for how much performance
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- 22 Aug 2022
Sonic8, 16 Aug 2022Yes, this phone has many weaknesses.. Slow chipset, limited... moreThe Samsung a01 core
It's really bad value for money but most people don't realise at this price range what level of performance they should expect
Half a year ago I got a Nokia 3.1 for 50 pound that is 62$
Brand new
The Nokia 3.1 has a mediatek 6750 2gb ram & 16gb storage with AndroidOne
Basically avoid 1gb ram phones there not worth it and 2gb Ram phones are just as cheap or nearly as cheap and so much better
Mine is ok for it's price tag it's my actual phone
but there where better value for money opinions at the time
In terms of value for money the Samsung a03 core around the same price as the a01 core but the screen unfortunately has a notch
Value for money the Samsung a03 core is where the deal is right now so if you're looking at the a01 core u should get the a03 core unless you're like me and hate the notch
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- Sonic8
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- 16 Aug 2022
Sin, 10 Aug 2022Should of just sold it off dirt cheap in good condition ins... moreYes, this phone has many weaknesses.. Slow chipset, limited amount of RAM, limited OS (Go Edition of Android 10 OS), limited set of sensors and few more limitations.
But it was a perfect backup phone with its compact body, dual SIM + micro SD card slot and 4G connectivity.
It also perfect for casual media player because it has very very good audio quality (via earphone & bluetooth devices), built-in FM radio, compact but sharp screen (311 ppi) & expandable memory (256 GB on mine).
Not bad for a phone with price tag just around $80 in 2020. :D