Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A01

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Short description: 2020 entry-level smartphone by Samsung Electronics

Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung Galaxy M01
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
Samsung Galaxy A3 Core
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BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Huaqin Telecom
SeriesGalaxy A/Galaxy M
ModelSM-A015x
(last letter varies by carrier and international models)
First releasedA01: December 2019; 6 years ago (2019-12)
M01: June 2020; 6 years ago (2020-06)
Availability by regionA01: January 24, 2020; 6 years ago (2020-01-24)
M01: June 2020; 6 years ago (2020-06)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A02
Samsung Galaxy A02s
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A11
Samsung Galaxy A21
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy A41
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A71
TypeSmartphone
Dimensions146.3 mm (5.76 in) H
70.86 mm (2.790 in) W
8.34 mm (0.328 in) D
Mass151 g (5.3 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 10 with One UI Core 2.0
Current: Android 12 with One UI Core 4.0
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28nm) (Core)[1][2]
CPUOcta-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Quad-core (4x1.5GHz Cortex-A53) (Core) [1][2]
GPUAdreno 505
PowerVR GE8100 (Core) [1] [2]
Memory1,2 GB RAM
Storage16/32 GB internal storage
Removable storagemicroSD (Up to 512 GB)
BatteryA01: 3000 mAh
M01: 4000 mAh
Charging5W
Data inputsMicro-USB (Global), USB-C (USA)
Display5.7 in. PLS TFT LCD, 720x1520 HD+
Rear camera13 MP + 2 MP
Front camera5 MP
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
SARBlist
0.35 W/kg (head)
1.56 W/kg (body)
WebsiteGalaxy A01
References[3]

The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a budget Android-based smartphone manufactured and developed by Samsung Electronics and Huaqin Telecom,[4] as part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on December 17, 2019.[5][6] It is the first phone under the Galaxy A0x lineup.

A rebranded variant of this device, the Galaxy M01, was first announced on June 2, 2020, which shares some of the features with the Galaxy A01 (but has 3GB of RAM and drops the 16GB storage option and has a bigger 4000mAh battery).[7]

A Core variant of this device was also announced on July 21, 2020.[8] It was also known as the Galaxy M01 Core for India,[9] and Galaxy A3 Core for Africa.[10]

Specifications

Design

Both devices feature a plastic frame and back panel, with a glass front display. The A01/M01 features a matte back design, while the Core variants feature a ripple pattern.

Galaxy A01
Galaxy M01
Galaxy A01 Core
Galaxy M01 Core
Galaxy A3 Core

Hardware

Display

The A01/M01 features a 5.7 in PLS TFT display with an HD+ resolution (720 x 1520) and an aspect ratio of 19:9, while the Core variants feature a 5.3 in PLS TFT display with an HD+ resolution (720 x 1480) and an aspect ratio of 18:9.

Cameras

The A01/M01 has a dual-camera setup arranged vertically on the left side of the phones along with the flash. The main camera is a 13 MP wide lens and the second is a 2 MP depth sensor. The main camera can record video up at 1080p @ 30 fps. A single 5 MP front-facing camera is present in a notch.

The Core variants feature a single 8 MP rear lens and a 5 MP front camera.

Processor and Memory

The A01/M01 is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. Storage options are either 16 GB or 32 GB as well as 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM. It can be expanded via microSD up to 512 GB.

The Core variants are powered by the quad-core MediaTek MT6739. Storage options are either 16 GB or 32 GB as well as 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM. It can be expanded via microSD up to 512 GB.

Battery

The A01 and all of its Core variants have a non-removable 3000 mAh battery, while the M01 have a non-removable 4000 mAh battery.[3]

Software

All devices have Android 10 with One UI Core 2.0 pre-installed. It was eligible for 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Samsung Galaxy A01 Core". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a01_core-10314.php. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)". https://www.phonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a01-core/sm-a013gds-16gb/. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Samsung Galaxy A01 - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a01-9999.php. 
  4. Valiyathara, Anvinraj (2019-11-13). "Samsung Galaxy A01 key specs leaked through FCC certification" (in en-US). https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/11/13/samsung-galaxy-a01-key-specs-leaked-through-fcc-certification/. "The Galaxy A01 is built by Shanghai-based Huaqin Telecom, which also manufactures devices for Huawei." 
  5. Peter (2019-12-17). "Samsung Galaxy A01 quietly unveiled with 5.7" HD screen" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a01_quietly_unveiled_with_57_hd_screen_plenty_of_memory-news-40617.php. 
  6. Winkelman, Steven (January 22, 2021). "Samsung Galaxy A01 Review" (in en). PC Magazine. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a01. 
  7. "Samsung unveils Galaxy M01 as Galaxy M11 arrives in India" (in en). June 2, 2020. https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_galaxy_m11_and_galaxy_m01_in_india-news-43529.php. 
  8. Michail (July 21, 2020). "Samsung Galaxy A01 Core quietly unveiled" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a01_core_quietly_unveiled_in_indonesia-news-44370.php. 
  9. Peter (2020-07-27). "Galaxy M01 Core unveiled: the cheapest Samsung in India, running Android 10 Go edition" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_m01_core_unveiled_the_cheapest_samsung_in_india_running_android_10_go_edition-news-44469.php. 
  10. Matei, Mihai (2020-10-01). "Samsung outs Galaxy A3 Core in Africa as a rebadged ultra-budget solution" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a3-core-africa-rebadged-ultra-budget-solution/.