Samsung Galaxy A01 Explained

Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung Galaxy M01
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
Samsung Galaxy A3 Core
Brand:Samsung
Family:Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Huaqin Telecom
Series:Galaxy A/Galaxy M
Successor:Samsung Galaxy A02
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Related:Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung Galaxy A21
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy A41
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A71
Released:A01:
M01:
Available:A01:
M01:
Type:Smartphone
Size:146.3mm H
70.86mm W
8.34mm D
Weight:151g
Os:Original: Android 10 with One UI Core 2.0
Current: Android 12 with One UI Core 4.0
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Cpu:Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Gpu:Adreno 505
Sim:Nano-SIM (4FF)
Memory:2 GB RAM
Storage:16/32 GB internal storage
Memory Card:microSD (Up to 512 GB)
Battery:A01: 3000 mAh
M01: 4000 mAh
Charging:5W
Input:Micro-USB (Global), USB-C (USA)
Display:5.7 in. PLS TFT LCD, 720x1520 HD+
Rear Camera:13 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera:5 MP
Connectivity:Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Sar:Blist
0.35 W/kg (head)
1.56 W/kg (body)
References:[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a budget Android-based smartphone manufactured and developed by Samsung Electronics and Huaqin Telecom,[2] as part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on December 17, 2019.[3] [4] 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).[5]

A Core variant of this device was also announced on July 21, 2020.[6] It was also known as the Galaxy M01 Core for India,[7] and Galaxy A3 Core for Africa.[8]

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.

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.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A01 - Full phone specifications. August 24, 2020. www.gsmarena.com. June 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613125736/https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a01-9999.php. live.
  2. Web site: Valiyathara . Anvinraj . 2019-11-13 . Samsung Galaxy A01 key specs leaked through FCC certification . 2026-02-05 . Gizmochina . en-US . The Galaxy A01 is built by Shanghai-based Huaqin Telecom, which also manufactures devices for Huawei..
  3. Web site: Peter . 2019-12-17 . Samsung Galaxy A01 quietly unveiled with 5.7" HD screen . 2026-02-05 . GSMArena.com . en-US.
  4. News: Winkelman. Steven. Samsung Galaxy A01 Review. PC Magazine. January 22, 2021. en. February 18, 2023. November 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218105230/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a01. live.
  5. Web site: Samsung unveils Galaxy M01 as Galaxy M11 arrives in India. November 9, 2020. GSMArena.com. en. June 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610140229/https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_galaxy_m11_and_galaxy_m01_in_india-news-43529.php. live. June 2, 2020.
  6. Web site: Michail . July 21, 2020 . Samsung Galaxy A01 Core quietly unveiled . February 5, 2026 . GSMArena.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: Peter . 2020-07-27 . Galaxy M01 Core unveiled: the cheapest Samsung in India, running Android 10 Go edition . 2026-02-05 . GSMArena.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Matei . Mihai . 2020-10-01 . Samsung outs Galaxy A3 Core in Africa as a rebadged ultra-budget solution . 2026-02-05 . SamMobile . en-US.