Samsung today launched the Galaxy M05 smartphone in India. The entry-level M05 seems like a rebranded Galaxy A06 as far as hardware specs are concerned. The only difference is that, the Galaxy M05 has no fingerprint scanner. Curiously though, this single omission has made it Rs 2,000 cheaper than the A06.
Samsung Galaxy M05: Full specs and features
The Galaxy M05 has a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and a water-drop style notch. This houses an 8-megapixel camera for selfies.
Powering the budget phone is the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, same as the Galaxy A06. Unlike the A06 though, Samsung is offering the Galaxy M05 in a single 4GB/64GB memory variant only. There is support for expandable storage, up to 1TB through a micro-SD card slot. Running the show is Android 14. Samsung is committing to two years of major OS and four years of security updates.
| Details | Samsung Galaxy M05 |
| Design, build | Plastic build, 8.8mm, 193g |
| Display | 6.7-inch 720P LCD, 60Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Memory | 4GB/64GB |
| Software | Android 14 |
| Camera | 50MP+2MP (depth), 8MP |
| Connectivity | 4G, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery, charging | 5,000mAh 25W |
| Price | Rs 7,999 (4GB/64GB) |
The Galaxy M05 has a dual camera setup on the back with a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main and 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging support. There is no charger in the box. Connectivity options include: dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy M05: Price and availability
Samsung has launched the Galaxy M05 in India at a price of Rs 7,999 for a version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phone comes in sole mint colour option and will be available across Samsung online, Amazon, and at select retail stores.
