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Samsung Galaxy Buddy
Samsung Galaxy Buddy Highlights and Overview
The Galaxy Buddy is a version of the Galaxy A22 5G, but for the South Korean market. The model is powered by a Dimensity CPU from MediaTek, and offer almost similar specs with the Galaxy Wide5, except for the main camera and RAM capacity. From the front, the Galaxy Buddy comes in a 6.6-inches FHD+ Infinity-V screen with 1080 x 2408 pixels resolution, featuring 90Hz refresh, and an IPS panel.
Unlike Galaxy Wide5 which has 6GB RAM, the Galaxy Buddy is given 4GB RAM, but both has 128GB of internal storage, which is expandable via an SD-card. Like the Wide, the Buddy guy is also powered by an octa-core Dimensity 700 CPU from Mediatek clocked at 2.2GHz, along with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
Now as for the optics, you are getting a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture, 5-megapixel ultrawide shooter and third 2-megapixel macro sensors, coupled with a single LED flash. While an 8-megapixel selfie snapper is used within the notch overhead.
The device runs on Android 11 with One UI 3.1 out of the box. It has a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charger and provide a space for a single Nano-SIM. The model also support USB Type-C, and available in White, Blue and Black colors. The table below contains the full specs of Samsung Galaxy Buddy.
Samsung Galaxy Buddy Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Bands | 4G LTE Bands: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G Network Bands | Band: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.4 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 203 grams |
| Build |
Glass front - Plastic frame - Plastic back |
| SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 PPI density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 4 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 48MP, f/1.8 PDAF Ultrawide: 5MP, f/2.2, 115˚ FoV Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Panorama HDR |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
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We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
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As you say it’s for the Korean market, So if I buy it as I’m in South Korea then go out of Korea will I have problems using it?.. more so in Africa
Hi Eric…hope you are good. Not necessarily. You just need to look out for two things. First. ensure it is not locked to any Korean carrier network, secondly, be sure that the network you wish to use in Africa supports any of the 4G bands available to the Galaxy Buddy. Regards!