Samsung Galaxy A05s Specs, Price, and Best Deals

Samsung Galaxy A05s is the higher variant of the Galaxy A05 and the direct successor of the Samsung Galaxy A04s featuring a number of upgrades, including a faster chipset, a higher-resolution display, and a more versatile camera system. The Galaxy A05s has a 6.7-inch PLS IPS display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, a triple rear camera system with a 5000mAh battery. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy A05s has a design that closely resembles the Galaxy A05 but closely lean towards the Galaxy A14 rear design, particularly when you focus on the triple rear camera setup. This suggests that there might be design elements shared between these Samsung Galaxy smartphone models, making them visually similar from the rear.

This affordable android phone is made of glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame with a flat back, textured finish and curved edges, this device looks premium and feels comfortable on hand. While measuring a dimension of 168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm, the Galaxy A05s weigh just 194 g.

Moving on to the front, the Galaxy A05s sports a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with a waterdrop-style notch positioned at the top center, housing the front-facing camera. The display features thin bezels on the sides, while the bottom boasts a slightly thicker chin.

Furthermore, this display has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting to 393 ppi density. It also has 90Hz refresh rate which result in a smoother and more responsive display. This can be especially noticeable when scrolling through web pages, social media feeds, or playing games.

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On the rear, the android phone has three standalone camera rings are positioned at the top left corner at the back of the device with the flash LED accompanying it at the side.  It offers an aspect ratio of 20:9 and provides 500 nits of brightness, which is typical for a budget-friendly smartphone.

Above all, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is available in five color options: Black, Silver, Light Green, and Violet.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy A05s features a triple rear camera system that includes a 50-megapixel wide-angle primary camera with an impressive f/1.8 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). This primary camera is designed to capture high-resolution and sharp images, ensuring excellent results in various lighting conditions.

Complementing the primary camera, there is a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. This  macro lens designed for capturing extreme close-up shots of small objects or details. It allows you to get very close to your subject and capture intricate details that might not be visible to the naked eye..

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Additionally, there is a 2-megapixel depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture. This depth camera assists in creating bokeh or background blur effects, enhancing portrait photography by isolating the subject from the background.

On the front camera side, the device is equipped with a 13-megapixel camera sensor featuring a wide f/2.2 aperture. This front-facing camera excels in capturing detailed and well-lit selfies, especially in low-light conditions where the larger aperture helps capture more light.

Meanwhile, both the rear and front cameras are capable of recording full HD videos at resolutions of 1080p at either 30 or 60 frames per second. This video recording capability ensures that users can capture high-quality video content, whether it’s for vlogging, social media, or personal memories.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is powered by the same processor as the Oppo A78, the Xiaomi Redmi 10C and the Oppo A77s. It is equipped with the powerful Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G chipset, a powerful octa core chip built on 6 nm architecture. This processor clock up to 2.4 GHz with the Kryo 265 Gold high-performance cores and 1.9 GHz of the Kryo 265 Silver power-efficient cores.

This chipset is complemented by the Adreno 610 GPU which enhances the device’s graphics performance, ensuring smooth and enjoyable gaming and multimedia experiences.

In terms of memory and storage, the Galaxy A05s offers 6GB of RAM, providing ample multitasking capabilities for running multiple apps simultaneously. Additionally, it features 128GB of internal storage, which is a generous amount for storing apps, photos, videos, and other files. If additional storage is needed, the Galaxy A series phone supports microSDXC cards through a dedicated slot, allowing users to expand the storage capacity according to their requirements.

The internal storage utilizes eMMC 5.1 technology, offering decent read and write speeds for everyday usage.

Furthermore, this Galaxy A0 series phone runs on the latest version of the Android operating system, version 13. This version of the OS offers a range of features and capabilities that make it an attractive option for users. The Android 13 offers improved performance, improved battery life, and a range of new features and capabilities that make it a great choice for those who want a high-end smartphone experience.

The Samsung Galaxy A05s also has a 5,000 mAh battery, which is more than enough to get you through the day. It also supports 25W fast charging, so you can quickly top up your device when needed.

Samsung Galaxy A05s Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A05s price starts at $169 / € 160  / ₹14,999 at leading online stores. The Galaxy A05s costs ₦149,000 in Nigeria, 2300 GHC in Ghana, 7,450 EGP in Egypt, and 22,990 KES in Kenya