Samsung has launched a new budget phone in India, the Galaxy A05s, which is priced under Rs 15,000. The device is a 4G phone, even though 5G is now available in most parts of India. It is unclear why Samsung has decided to release a 4G phone at this price point, as there are other 5G devices available in this segment.
Samsung already offers a good 5G phone at a similar price point, the Galaxy M14. So, Samsung may be simply providing more options for people at different price points. Here are the Indian price and specs of the new Samsung Galaxy A05s:
Samsung Galaxy A05s: Price in India
The Samsung Galaxy A05s starts at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Samsung is offering a Rs 1,000 discount on SBI bank credit cards, so the phone will cost Rs 13,999 if you claim the offer. You can buy the Galaxy A05s from Samsung's exclusive and retail stores, Samsung.com, and other online portals.
Samsung Galaxy A05s: Specs and features
The new Samsung Galaxy A05s has a large screen and a budget price. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a teardrop notch at the top, which is a common design for budget smartphones. The back of the phone has a "floating" camera system, which is similar to the one on Samsung's flagship Galaxy S23 series.
The Samsung Galaxy A05s has a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset. Its RAM can be extended to up to 12GB with the device's RAM Plus feature. On the front, there is a 13-megapixel sensor for selfies.