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Score SummaryEntry & Budget Tier (Under $250)
Hardware Score:7.2 / 10

Smooth 90Hz Full HD+ display and 6nm Snapdragon efficiency under $150.

The Galaxy A05s represents a notable value sweet spot in Samsung’s entry-level catalog. By incorporating a sharp 1080p Full HD+ panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, it avoids the fuzzy text and sluggish animations that plague sub-$150 handsets. Powered by Qualcomm’s 6nm Snapdragon 680 chip, power consumption is minimal, enabling the 5000 mAh battery to cruise past full days of video and browsing. Finished with a clean matte back and side-mounted fingerprint sensor, it excels as an everyday practical handset.

Key Strengths

  • Sharp 6.7-inch Full HD+ screen with smooth 90Hz refresh rate
  • Efficient 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 silicon keeps thermals low
  • Capable 50MP primary camera captures detailed daylight photos
  • Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support
  • Features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm headphone jack

Points to Consider

  • Uses slower eMMC 5.1 storage which slows down game installation times
  • Lacks 5G network support and ultrawide camera lens
  • Single downward-firing mono speaker
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Entry & Budget Tier
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging25WTier avg: 25W
Recommended For:•Students•First-time buyers•Value hunters•Video streaming on a budget

Samsung Galaxy A05s full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-09-25
Released
2023-10-18
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm
Weight
194 g
Volume
115 cm³
Build
Glass front, matte plastic back and frame
Frame
Polycarbonate
Back
Matte Plastic
Front glass
Strengthened Glass
Water resistance
IP52
Certifications
IP52 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet

Display

20
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Size
6.7 inches
Screen-to-body
82.9%
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel density
393 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
73.8 mm
Panel height
162 mm
Active area
130.3 cm²
Max refresh rate
90 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
Typical brightness
500 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
None
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Strengthened glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
6 nm
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.4 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 610
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13, upgradable to Android 14/15
User interface
One UI 6.0 Core
OS updates
2 years
Security updates
2 years

Memory

8
RAM options
4GB, 6GB
RAM type
eMMC 5.1See Its Deep Breakdown
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB
Storage type
eMMC 5.1See Its Deep Breakdown
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL JN1See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.76"
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
27 mm
35mm equivalent
27 mm
Field of view
79°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
AF
Video
1080p at 30/60fps

Macro camera

12
Resolution
2 MP
Sensor
Galaxy Macro
Sensor format
1/5.0"
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length
25 mm
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
1080p

Depth camera

12
Resolution
2 MP
Sensor
Galaxy Depth
Sensor format
1/5.0"
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length
25 mm
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
1080p

Camera features

4
Video
1080p at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
13 MP
Sensor
Galaxy Selfie
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
1080p at 30fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
25 W
Charge time
85 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
26 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
90 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
SA-GALAXYA05S-01, SA-GALAXYA05S-Global

How we rated the Galaxy A05s

How we score

The overall 7.2 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.5
Full HD+ 1080p resolution at 90Hz is outstanding for this entry price tier.
Performance
7.0
6nm Snapdragon 680 provides efficient daily performance with low heat.
Camera
7.2
50MP main sensor delivers sharp daytime shots with good dynamic range.
Battery
8.7
5000 mAh battery easily lasts an entire day of streaming and calling.
Software
8.8
One UI Core provides an intuitive and clean Android environment.
Gaming
6.4
Runs casual games smoothly, though high-end 3D titles require lowest settings.
Durability
7.3
Sturdy polycarbonate build stands up well to everyday bumps.
Connectivity
7.0
Reliable 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1.
Features
7.3
Side fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm jack, and dedicated microSD card slot.
Value
9.1
Great price-to-performance ratio for a 1080p 90Hz Samsung device.

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Samsung Galaxy A05s: common questions

Is the screen on the Galaxy A05s Full HD?

Yes, it features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400) display with a crisp 393 ppi pixel density and 90Hz refresh rate.

What processor is in the Galaxy A05s?

It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 built on a power-efficient 6nm process.

Does the Galaxy A05s support 25W charging?

Yes, it supports 25W wired fast charging via its USB Type-C port.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A05s are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung ISOCELL JN1

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A05s are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung ISOCELL JN1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features ISOCELL 2.0 technology with enhanced light sensitivity and Double Super PD autofocus.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung ISOCELL JN1 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A05s are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Unisoc T616 Tiger

Silicon Score:7.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.6) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A05s are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Unisoc T616 Tiger platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on TSMC 12nm FinFET process, the Unisoc Tiger T616 features 2x Cortex-A75 cores @ 2.0GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.8GHz, an ARM Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, custom Vivimagic 5.0 ISP, and Cat-7 LTE connectivity.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced 12nm FinFET semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10286,000
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core1,480

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Unisoc T616 Tiger Breakdown
Flash Storage Architecture

Samsung eMMC 5.1 Flash

Silicon Score:8.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy A05s are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung eMMC 5.1 Flash platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Samsung's eMMC 5.1 embedded flash storage is the foundational memory standard that has powered hundreds of millions of affordable smartphones. Operating over an 8-bit parallel bus in HS400 mode at 200MHz, it delivers up to 330 MB/s sequential read and 200 MB/s write speeds, providing rock-solid reliability, low power consumption, and predictable storage life.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Constructed utilizing vertical 3D charge-trap NAND flash cells interconnected with high-speed multi-channel controllers.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sequential Read Speed315 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed190 MB/s
Random Read IOPS14,500 IOPS

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung eMMC 5.1 Flash Breakdown

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Samsung Galaxy A05s price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$149Base Storage
United Kingdom£1296GB/128GB launch price
CanadaCA$1996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1496GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1596GB/128GB European launch price
France€1596GB/128GB European launch price
Netherlands€1596GB/128GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1396GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 1,7906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 1,7906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 1,1996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$2496GB/128GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 5496GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 5596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥23,1006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 6196GB/128GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 3,6906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪5596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩206,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$1,1696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$4,8006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 5396GB/128GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 466GB/128GB official launch MSRP
India₹11,4996GB/128GB official India price
PakistanRs 41,9996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳17,9996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 2,409,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱8,6906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 6896GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫3,780,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$8996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$2,8996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦231,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 2,7996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£7,3996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺5,3996GB/128GB official launch MSRP