The Samsung Galaxy M01 Core has been announced in India as the latest offering from the South Korean tech company. This handset is a rebranded version of the Galaxy A01 Core which was launched earlier this month in Indonesia.
This dual-SIM (Nano) smartphone features a 5.3-inch HD+ TFT display and runs the Android Go with One UI on top. This OS brings a Dark Mode integration that features Intelligent Inputs and Photos.
Under the hood, the Galaxy M01 Core powered by the MediaTek 6739 SoC, which is paired with 1GB/ 2GB of RAM. It comes with storage capacity of 16GB/32GB that can be expanded via microSD and also packs a 3,000mAh battery that is advertised to deliver 11 hours of backup on a single charge.
In the camera department, an 8MP sensor alongside an LED flash in the rear take care of photographs and videos. Up front, a 5MP selfie camera handles video calls and selfies.
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- Speed: HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
Launch
- Announced: 2020, July 27
- Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2020, August
Design
- Dimensions: 141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in)
- Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)
- Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Colors: Black, Blue, Red
- SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Type: PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Size: 5.3 inches, 71.3 cm2 (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
Operating System
- Android 10 (Go edition)
Hardware
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6739WW (28 nm)
- CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8100
- Storage: 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- eMMC 5.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Single – 8 MP, f/2.2, AF
- Features: LED flash
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie Camera: Single – 5 MP, f/2.4
- Video: Yes
Multimedia
- Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
- USB: microUSB 2.0
Features
- Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
- Charging: Regular
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy M01 Core comes in two storage variants;
- 1GB + 16GB variant that costs $73
- 2GB + 32GB variant that costs $86
It is available in Black, Blue and Red colour options and will go on sale in India from the July 29 2020. There are no reports yet regarding when this device will reach other markets.