Tech Desk 
Sep 12, 2024
Samsung released its new entry-level smartphone — Samsung Galaxy M05 in India today. The Galaxy M05 arrives as a successor to last year's Galaxy M04.
The smartphone is set to have cutting-edge specifications, along with an affordable price set for India.
Samsung Galaxy M05 price
The price of the Samsung Galaxy M05 is set at INR 7,999 for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant in India. It is available in a single colourway — Mint Green. The handset is confirmed to be available for purchase through Amazon, Samsung.com, and select retail stores.
Samsung Galaxy M05 specifications
Samsung Galaxy M05 build
The Galaxy M05 boasts a 6.74-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) PLS LCD. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
Read more: Samsung launches Galaxy Quantum5 integrated with specialised QRNG chip
The inbuilt storage is expandable by up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. With Samsung's RAM plus feature, available memory can be virtually expanded up to 8GB.
Samsung Galaxy M05 camera
The Samsung Galaxy M05 has a dual rear camera unit, having a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video chats, there is an 8MP camera at the front with 2.0 aperture.
It is said to get two years of operating system (OS) upgrades and four years of security updates.
Samsung Galaxy M05 connectivity options
Connectivity options on the Galaxy M05 include 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, light sensor, and proximity sensor. Moreover, it supports a face unlock feature for authentication.
Samsung Galaxy M05 battery
The Samsung Galaxy M05 houses a 5,000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. It measures 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8mm and weighs 195 grams.
