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Samsung Galaxy A01
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5.7″ PLS LCD
Snapdragon 439
13MP + 2MP Rear
5MP Front
2GB RAM + 16GB Storage
4G LTE
MicroUSB 2.0
3000mAh
3.5mm Jack
Dual-SIM
SM-A015 Family
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Samsung Galaxy A01
5.7″ PLS LCD
720 × 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio
~295 ppi density, Infinity-V notch
Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Octa-core (4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.45 GHz Cortex-A53)
Adreno 505 GPU, Android 10 / One UI Core 2.0
13MP + 2MP Rear
f/2.2 wide + depth sensor, LED flash
Front: 5MP f/2.2, 1080p video
3000 mAh (Li-Ion)
Non-removable, 5W charging (5V/1A)
No fast charging support
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
microUSB 2.0, GPS, GLONASS
2GB RAM + 16GB/32GB Storage
eMMC 5.1, dedicated microSDXC slot (up to 512GB)
Dual Nano-SIM (stand-by)
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A01 was announced on December 17, 2019 and began rolling out in January 2020, with some regions reporting availability as early as late December 2019. The phone was positioned as an entry-level 4G device and has since been discontinued.
- Object classification: Smartphone
- Model family: SM-A015 (identifiers vary by market and carrier)
- Launch price (secondary sources): Approximately €200 / 3,290 THB
- Release window: January 2020 (confirmed by Samsung support manual dates)
Regional Variant Mapping
Multiple model codes have been documented across different markets. The following list reflects identifiers present in source materials:
- SM-A015F/DS - Global dual-SIM
- SM-A015G/DS - India dual-SIM
- SM-A015M/DS - Latin America dual-SIM
- SM-A015F, SM-A015G, SM-A015M - Single-SIM variants
- SM-A015T1, SM-S111DL, SM-A015V, SM-A015A, SM-A015AZ, SM-A015U, SM-A015U1 - Carrier-specific US models
Body & Build
The Galaxy A01 uses a plastic frame and back panel with a glass front. Dimensions are consistent across multiple specification sources, and the phone is available in three standard colors.
- Dimensions: 146.3 × 70.9 × 8.3 mm
- Weight: 149 g (GSMArena) / 151 g (Wikipedia)
- Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
- SIM: Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated slots)
- Colors: Black, Blue, Red
- Ingress protection: Not rated
Display System
The display is a 5.7-inch PLS TFT LCD panel with an Infinity-V notch and an HD+ resolution. The screen-to-body ratio is roughly 78-79%, and the display lacks high-refresh-rate or HDR support.
- Type: PLS LCD (IPS TFT per some sources)
- Size: 5.7 inches (diagonal), 81.6 cm² area
- Resolution: 720 × 1520 pixels (HD+), 19:9 ratio
- Pixel density: ~294-297 ppi
- Color depth: 16 million colors (24-bit)
- Notch style: Infinity-V (waterdrop shape - not listed as "WaterDrop" product name)
- Other: Capacitive, multi-touch
Camera System (Dual Rear)
The rear camera setup consists of a main sensor and a depth sensor, arranged vertically with an LED flash. The front camera is housed in the notch and captures 720p video.
Rear Camera Cluster:
- Main sensor: 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, autofocus
- Depth sensor: 2 MP, f/2.4 (or f/2.0 per DeviceSpecifications), 1.12µm
- Macro / auxiliary: Listed separately on DeviceSpecifications as 2 MP f/2.4 (not confirmed as macro by other sources)
- Flash: LED
- Video: 1080p @ 30fps
- Features: Digital zoom up to 8× (Siamphone), HDR, panorama, touch focus, face detection
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0″, 1.12µm
- Video: 720p @ 30fps (some sources indicate 1080p recording capability; GSMArena lists “Yes” for selfie video)
- Features: Face unlock
Platform & Software
The phone is powered by an entry-level Qualcomm chipset and ships with Android 10. Samsung has provided two major OS upgrades, bringing it to Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (12 nm), SDM439
- CPU: Octa-core (4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.45 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- RAM: 2 GB LPDDR3 (some variants may have 3 GB; not confirmed in RAW_TEXT)
- Internal storage: 16 GB / 32 GB eMMC 5.1
- Expandable storage: microSDXC dedicated slot, up to 512 GB
- Operating system: Android 10 with One UI Core 2.0
- Upgradable to: Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1 (listed via Wikipedia)
- Software policy: Two OS upgrades and four years of security updates
Battery & Charging
The Galaxy A01 uses a standard 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery. Charging speeds are limited to basic 5W through a microUSB port.
- Capacity: 3000 mAh (typical)
- Type: Li-Ion, non-removable
- Charging: 5W (5V/1A) via microUSB 2.0
- No fast charging or wireless charging support
Connectivity & Sensors
The device supports 4G LTE connectivity, dual-SIM functionality, and a selection of common sensors. It lacks NFC and a fingerprint sensor on most variants, though one specification source (DeviceSpecifications) lists a fingerprint reader - this may be limited to certain models.
- Network: 2G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE Cat4 (150/50 Mbps)
- LTE bands (global): 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated), dual stand-by
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 4.2 with A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS (varies by source)
- USB: microUSB 2.0 (OTG supported)
- Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack, loudspeaker
- Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, light; some sources also mention fingerprint (not confirmed by primary spec databases)
- Other: FM radio with RDS and recording
Samsung Galaxy A01 - Summary
The Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015) delivers the core smartphone experience at a low price point. Its 5.7-inch PLS LCD display, Snapdragon 439 chipset, and 3000mAh battery cover basic communication and media needs. Dual-SIM support and a dedicated microSD slot add flexibility, while the 13MP+2MP camera system handles everyday photography. Upgradability to Android 12 extends its lifespan, though the combination of 2GB RAM, microUSB charging, and lack of fast charging limits performance and convenience. The phone was launched around €200 and is now discontinued.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| €200 |