Samsung Galaxy A05s in for review

09 December 2023
A strong specs sheet, great looks, and low price - what more could you want?

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  • Anonymous
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  • 11 Dec 2023

Anonymous, 10 Dec 2023Yes a premium phone with long-term software updates costs s... moreIphone is the real e-waste

You guys dont even use it for 4+ years

Once the contract is over (2 years) you guys trade that to get new phone

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    • Anonymous
    • m51
    • 10 Dec 2023

    Anonymous, 10 Dec 2023Yeah with a difference of price of 700$...Yes a premium phone with long-term software updates costs significantly more than this e-waste garbage. Who would've funk it?

      potato4k, 10 Dec 2023Just another eMMC lagfest. In the end of 2023, there should... moreThis phone needs to be the A05 itself, and just have one configuration that consists of 128GB of UFS2.2 storage and 6GB of RAM. Reduce the price to $150, and bam, you have an amazing ultra-budget phone. Potentially could also bring in a basic 5MP or 8MP ultrawide and remove the macro and depth cameras entirely.

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        • Anonymous
        • JQ1
        • 10 Dec 2023

        [deleted post]Do you see apple selling any iphone at 150$?

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          • Anonymous
          • JQ1
          • 10 Dec 2023

          Anonymous, 10 Dec 2023I'll take a 60Hz phone with premium build, fluid UI an... moreYeah with a difference of price of 700$...

            Just another eMMC lagfest. In the end of 2023, there shouldn't be anymore new smartphones with eMMC, no matter the price. Releasing new phone with eMMC is only a disservice to the consumer.

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              • Anonymous
              • 3T2
              • 10 Dec 2023

              yohmartino10, 10 Dec 2023Why GSMArena always uses the lowest RAM capacity for its en... moreBecause most people purchase the base model and it's always the readily available one.

                Darth Caesium, 10 Dec 2023•A24 Lite: ✓Display: 2400×1080, PLS LCD, 90Hz refresh rat... moreS24 Ultra+ is 3200×1440 in this spec sheet, sorry for the error for anyone who reads it.

                  LosEstupido, 10 Dec 2023I really agree with you. First, Many Manufacturers are sca... more•A24 Lite:
                  ✓Display: 2400×1080, PLS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz
                  touch sampling rate, DC dimming, 500 nits (peak), 6.4" size,
                  ✓Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
                  ✓Memory: 128GB UFS2.2, 6GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm, PDAF
                  –8MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/4.0"-type, 1.12µm
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –8MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0"-type, 1.12µm
                  ✓Power: 5000mAh battery, 25W wired charging
                  ✓Price: $150

                  •A24:
                  ✓Display: 2400×1080, AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate,
                  240Hz touch sampling rate, 360Hz PWM dimming, 1000nits
                  (peak), 6.4" size, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
                  ✓Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8020
                  ✓Memory: 128-256GB UFS3.1, 8GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0"-type, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
                  –12MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/3.24"-type, 1.12µm
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –12MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24"-type, 1.12µm
                  ✓Power: 5000mAh battery, 45W wired charging
                  ✓Price: $250-$300

                  •A24 Pro:
                  ✓Display: 2400×1080, AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz
                  touch sampling rate, 480Hz PWM dimming, 1500 nits (peak),
                  6.4" size, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
                  ✓Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
                  ✓Memory: 256-512GB UFS3.1, 8GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56"-type, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
                  –12MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/2.55"-type, 1.4µm
                  –12MP, f/2.4, 78mm (telephoto), 1/2.55"-type, 1.4µm, PDAF,
                  OIS
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –12MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74"-type, 1.28µm
                  ✓Power: 5000mAh battery, 65W wired charging, 25W reverse
                  wireless charging
                  ✓Price: $450-$550

                  •S24:
                  ✓Display: 2400×1080, LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh rate,
                  480Hz touch sampling rate, 480Hz PWM dimming, 2000 nits
                  (peak), 6.1" size, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
                  ✓Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
                  ✓Memory: 256-512GB UFS4.0, 12GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.3"-type, 1.22µm, Quad Pixel
                  multi-directional PDAF, OIS
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/1.56"-type, 1.0µm,
                  Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF
                  –50MP, f/2.8, 78mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55"-type,
                  0.7µm, Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3× optical
                  zoom
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D (depth/Laser AF)
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm, Quad
                  Pixel multi-directional PDAF
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D (depth/Laser AF/biometrics)
                  ✓Power: 4500mAh battery, 80W wired charging, 50W wireless
                  charging, 50W reverse wireless charging
                  ✓Price: $700-$750

                  •S24+:
                  ✓Display: 3200×1440, LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh rate,
                  480Hz touch sampling rate, 480Hz PWM dimming, 2000 nits
                  (peak), 6.5" size, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
                  ✓Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
                  ✓Memory: 256-512GB UFS4.0, 12GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.3"-type, 1.22µm, Quad Pixel
                  multi-directional PDAF, OIS, Laser AF
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/1.56"-type, 1.0µm,
                  Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF
                  –50MP, f/2.8, 78mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55"-type,
                  0.7µm, Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3× optical
                  zoom
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D (depth/Laser AF)
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm, Quad
                  Pixel multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D (depth/Laser AF/biometrics)
                  ✓Power: 5000mAh battery, 80W wired charging, 50W wireless
                  charging, 50W reverse wireless charging
                  ✓Price: $800-$850

                  •S24 Ultra:
                  ✓Display: 2400×1080, LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh rate,
                  480Hz touch sampling rate, 480Hz PWM dimming, 3000 nits
                  (peak), 6.1" size, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
                  ✓Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
                  ✓Memory: 256GB-1TB UFS4.0, 16-24GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.0"-type, 1.6µm, Quad Pixel
                  multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/1.3"-type, 1.0µm,
                  Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF
                  –50MP, f/2.8, 78-260mm (variable periscope telephoto),
                  1/2.55"-type, 0.7µm, Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF,
                  OIS, 3-10× optical zoom
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D LiDAR (depth/Laser AF)
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm, Quad
                  Pixel multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm,
                  Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D LiDAR (depth/Laser AF/biometrics)
                  ✓Power: 4500mAh battery, 120W wired charging, 80W wireless
                  charging, 80W reverse wireless charging
                  ✓Price: $1000-$1200

                  •S24 Ultra+
                  ✓Display: 2400×1080, LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz refresh rate,
                  480Hz touch sampling rate, 480Hz PWM dimming, 3000 nits
                  (peak), 6.5" size, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
                  ✓Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
                  ✓Memory: 256GB-1TB UFS4.0, 16-24GB RAM
                  ✓Rear camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, Quad Pixel
                  multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/1.3"-type, 1.22µm,
                  Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF
                  –50MP, f/2.8, 78-260mm (variable periscope telephoto),
                  1/2.55"-type, 0.7µm, Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF,
                  OIS, 3-10× optical zoom
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D LiDAR (depth/Laser AF)
                  ✓Front camera/s:
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm, Quad
                  Pixel multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF
                  –50MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 123°, 1/2.74"-type, 0.64µm,
                  Quad Pixel multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF
                  –0.3MP, ToF 3D LiDAR (depth/Laser AF/biometrics)
                  ✓Power: 5000mAh battery, 120W wired charging, 80W wireless
                  charging, 80W reverse wireless charging
                  ✓Price: $1200-1400

                  This would be my spec sheet for what a strong Samsung launch should've looked like.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • gXJ
                    • 10 Dec 2023

                    yohmartino10, 10 Dec 2023Why GSMArena always uses the lowest RAM capacity for its en... moreMost carriers only sell the base model, hence that's what most people will be forced to get. He literally said the 6GB model is not available in some regions, so those regions couldn't fully rely on the review.

                      Darth Caesium, 10 Dec 2023GSMArena asks "What more could you want?". Anyone... moreI really agree with you.
                      First, Many Manufacturers are scared of even Putting Ultrawide cameras into their Lower end, hell, even some of their Higher End midrangers because it would cannibalize the sales of their flagship phones.

                      Meanwhile Infinix already put a 108MP Ultrawide on their Dimensity 1200 Phone, Samsung is the only player who is brave enough to put a 12MP Ultrawide Camera on their A50 Series phones, And Motorola Absolutely Ditched the Macro Camera in favor of the Superior UW Macro Technology.

                      Second, SD Cards and Headphone Jacks shouldn't be just limited to Lower end phones, it should also stay on higher end phones because :
                      A. Bluetooth Headphones are still not as secure and clear as Wired Headphones.
                      B. People need more storage for less money and also need to backup their data in case they want to keep their history

                      And Lastly, Fast Charging:

                      1. Using Faster Charging Speeds can cause the phone to overheat, which leads to shorter battery lifespan. Kinda reminds me of something called "Preceived Obsolescence".
                      2. Outrageous Charging Speeds (i.e. 67, 80, 100W) can mostly be activated if you're using either an OEM Verified Charger or Firmware.

                      I'd rather have a midranger with good features, Slow to good Charging Speeds, and two functioning sensors than Mediocre Gimmicks, Hyper Fast Charging Speeds, and 3 Sensors, 2 of which are mere decorations.

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 10 Dec 2023

                        What variant of Android did samsung use this time? 32 bit or 64 bit though my guess would be 32 bit knowing samsung.

                          rosesarerosie, 10 Dec 2023Snap 680 with 4GB of RAM ? Yeah, that ain't gonna work..Why GSMArena always uses the lowest RAM capacity for its entry to mid-range phone reviews? I think GSMArena should use the 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A05s for the review

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                            • Anonymous
                            • m51
                            • 10 Dec 2023

                            Techfun, 10 Dec 2023It has 90 hz display while iphone vanillas still got outdat... moreI'll take a 60Hz phone with premium build, fluid UI and speedy processor over this e-waste and "muh high refresh rate".

                              justasmile, 10 Dec 2023At least it's got a U-notch. Not a V-notch.honestly i don't see much difference between the two

                                Snap 680 with 4GB of RAM ? Yeah, that ain't gonna work..

                                  Anonymous, 10 Dec 2023its 5 years old bazel😊At least it's got a U-notch. Not a V-notch.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • rA}
                                    • 10 Dec 2023

                                    Samsung is busy in releasing new phones instead of providing security patch or android update to their existing phone (F54 still running on august secuirty patch)

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                                      • IVB
                                      • 10 Dec 2023

                                      missing IP water Resistant,
                                      UFS2.1+ Storage Card
                                      8gb+ Ram
                                      256gb+
                                      Ultrawide Camera
                                      3x Zoom Camera

                                      even when come with this only a entry level mid ranger with Snapdragon 680.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • tZ0
                                        • 10 Dec 2023

                                        MannyProPlus, 10 Dec 2023Still not forgiving Samsung for backtracking on their scree... moreThe same reason why Samsung feels there is no need to put new techs and designs into the Folds. Samsung is getting arrogant and complacent from their market share...again.

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