UAE Price
AED 300
India Price
₹8,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2023
The Samsung Galaxy A05 64GB is Samsung's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 300 in the UAE and ₹8,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A05 64GB excels with its 5000 mAh battery delivering two-day usage on moderate loads, 25W wired charging for rapid top-ups, and a 6.7-inch display offering ample screen real estate for media. It targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery endurance over speed—like students commuting daily or field workers needing all-day reliability without charging. Its weakness is the 720 x 1600 resolution screen at 262 ppi, which appears noticeably pixelated under close inspection, especially compared to 90Hz HD+ rivals. The octa-core chipset struggles with multitasking, and NFC absence limits contactless payments in UAE’s cashless ecosystem. In UAE at AED 300, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 350 offers 5000 mAh and 25W charging. In India at ₹8999, it’s overpriced—Redmi 12 and Realme C55 deliver better displays and faster charging at the same cost. Skip if you need smooth UI or NFC.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, AF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | Yes |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal | 64 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Light Green |
| Models | SM-A055F, SM-A055F/DS, SM-A055M, SM-A055M/DS |
| SAR EU | 0.41 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 100.00 / £ 83.93 |
| Announced | 2023, September 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 15 |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A05.
It may still be worth buying if you need a basic, reliable phone for everyday tasks and are on a tight budget. However, by 2026, software updates and app compatibility could become limited, reducing long-term value.
The Samsung Galaxy A05 64GB is priced at AED 300 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A05 64GB is priced at ₹8999 in India. It is readily available through official Samsung channels and leading electronics retailers.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting with a 50MP main sensor, but details and color accuracy suffer in low light. It handles basic snapshots well but isn't suited for professional or low-light photography.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including calls, messaging, and light browsing. It supports 15W charging to help replenish power quickly when needed.
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