Samsung have just announced the Galaxy M01 in India. The device is a super budget friendly smartphone targeted at entry-level users. Available in 1/2 GB RAM, pegged with 16/32 GB of internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy M01 core is yet the most affordable device in the M-series.
It comes in a 5.3-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1480 pixels, using 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The Galaxy M01 Core is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor and comes with a built-in 3000mAh battery in 8.6mm body.
The camera department includes a single 8-megapixel rear snapper with f/2.2 aperture and a single LED flash, while for a 5-megapixel shooter with f/2.4 aperture seats upfront.
The Galaxy M01 Core runs Android 10 (Go edition) with lightweight custom apps. As you would expect, a physical Fingerprint scanner is missing, but you can either use the built-in FaceID for security, or resort to default Android locks.
The SIM slot is a triple slot that can use two nano SIM cards and a single microSD at the same time. There is overall plastic built, and the phone is available in Blue, Black and Red colors.
As for pricing, the Samsung Galaxy M01 Core with 1GB RAM and 16GB of storage is priced at Rs. 5499, while the 2GB RAM variant with 32GB storage comes in at Rs. 6499, which translate to $73 and $86 respectively.
“Galaxy M01 Core reiterates Samsung’s commitment to make technology accessible, affordable and available to consumers across Bharat. Galaxy M01 Core has been designed to deliver value for money with a best–in-class performance and stylish proposition targeting users seeking best performance, experience and price,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.
