Samsung Galaxy A05s

Samsung Galaxy AO5s price in Kenya is Kes 24,000. Galaxy A05s weighs 194g and measures 168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm. It features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Samsung Galaxy AO5s runs on Android 13 OS, is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm) processor, and is anchored by 128GB 6GB RAM.

To capture pictures and record videos, you have a single 13MP selfie camera and a triple primary camera set up: 50MP + 2MP + 2MP. Samsung Galaxy AO5 records good quality 1080p@30/60fps videos. Being 4G enabled, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (5.3, A2DP, LE), connectivity is decent. Samsung Galaxy AO5s is powered by a Li-Po 5,000 mAh, non-removable battery with a fast-charging 25W wired unit. The phone is now available at Nextech Access in Black, Silver, Light Green, and Violet colors.

Samsung Galaxy A05s Specs

Standout Features

Standout Features on Samsung Galaxy A05s

• Powerful 5,000mAh battery
• Decent phone memory: 128GB 4GB RAM
• Latest Android 13 OS
• Decent main camera, 50MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner

Key Features

• RAM: 6GB
• Internal Storage: 128GB
• Battery:  5,000 mAh
• Main camera: 50 MP + 2 MP + 2MP
• Front camera: 13 MP
• Display: 6.7-inch, LCD, 90Hz
• Processor: Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 2G, 3G, 4G
• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet
• OS: Android 13

Build and Design of Samsung Galaxy A05s

The phone is available in Black, Silver, Light Green and Violet and comes in a sturdy frame with a linearly patterned backside. It is a beautiful, slim, sleek phone with a minimalistic, ergonomic design characteristic of most Samsung’s budget and mid-range smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy A05s measures 168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm and weighs 194 g. It is not featherlight but reasonably light and slim enough to enable good handling when placed in the pocket or pulled out to make calls or text a message.

Samsung Galaxy A05s Display

It features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD with an 82.9% screen-to-body ratio. Such a more extensive screen provides a platform to enjoy content and media consumption better than smaller screens. Moreover, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) resolution is super, providing more quality user experience than 7200p resolution on Samsung Galaxy A05. The default refresh rate and resolution are functionally effective but limit your preferred or expected immersive experience when playing games and browsing through your gallery.

Camera Set-up

Capture the world from different angles. Cherish the photos you take with the powerful 50MP primary camera, the portraits taken with the 2MP Depth camera + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) that ensures you capture clear pictures of small details and objects, and your favourite selfies with the 13 MP, f/2.0 Front camera.

Performance and Processing Power

Samsung Galaxy AO5s has a powerful octa-core, Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) processor that powers the phone, enables multitasking and carries out essential functions. Adreno 610 GPU installed on the handset allows you to effectively and seamlessly play low to mid-setting games without lags and stutters. Anchoring the handset is 128GB 6GB RAM phone memory, besides additional memory support via MicroSD. With 6GB of memory and 128GB internal storage, Galaxy A05 offers efficient performance for the task at hand.

Connectivity and Communication

Samsung Galaxy AO5s is 4G network-enabled, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G bands. You will enjoy decent uploading and downloading speeds of files with the handset.  Equally enjoy decent connectivity through:

• Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE
• Internet: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
• USB: USB Type-C 2.0

A 3.5mm jack port is an excellent consideration for the handset, enabling you to connect to your favourite radio stations and enjoy hands-free music and entertainment on your wired headsets.

Battery and Power Management on Samsung Galaxy AO5s

The 5,000mAh (typical) battery gives you more time to do what you love—streaming, sharing, gaming and more. And with up to 25W of Super-Fast Charging, Galaxy A05 gets back to full power quickly.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy A05s

Pros

• 4G enabled
• Affordable
• Large screen
• Decent camera set-up
• Decent processor
• Sufficient memory
• Supports additional memory via memory card
• Has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Large battery and supporting fast charging.

Cons

• No 5G network speeds
• No NFC
• No 4K Video recording capabilities
• No Gorilla Glass protection for the screen

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A05s is an excellent, affordable budget smartphone that will keep you going. It is an improved version of Samsung Galaxy AO5, with most features and functionalities in mid-range handsets.  A 5,000mAh battery with wired fast charging support, a large display, and a decent camera setup make it a decent phone. Despite low 720p resolution, no 4K video recording support, no 5G network connectivity and lacking custom UI, you will still find value for your money when it comes to:

• Making and receiving quality calls
• Large display for viewing content
• Large battery with 24+ hours of use before the need to recharge
• An audio jack plug in your wired headset and listen to your favourite shows and videos
• Samsung Galaxy A05 is pretty affordable, retailing at only Kes 20,000.

Alternative Handsets to Samsung Galaxy A05s

• Samsung Galaxy A05
• Oppo A18
• Modio M22
• Realme A15