Samsung Galaxy M01s with 6.2-inch PLS TFT screen and Helio P22 SoC announced

Samsung has launched its newest budget smartphone in India called the M01s.

Samsung Galaxy M01s

Samsung budget phone with 12nm MediaTek chip and big battery capacity

The handset features a curved polycarbonate shell in Gray and Light Blue colorway at the back and a 6.2-inch 2.5D curved PLS TFT LCD screen with HD+ resolution and the Infinity-V waterfall-like notch to house the 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera in the front.

Different colors of M01s

Inside, it comes with entry-level specs that should be enough for most of the basic smartphone tasks. The device uses the 2.0GHz 12nm Helio P22 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage via dedicated microSD slot, and a 4,000mAh battery capacity with micro USB charging.

Samsung claimed that it can last for up to 12 hours straight for videos.

For cameras, the phone goes with a 13MP f/1.8 primary shooter with autofocus paired with a 2MP f/2.4 depth camera for the Live Focus (bokeh) effect.

Samsung Galaxy M01s Specs

Display: 6.2-inch 2.5D curved PLS TFT LCD screen w/ HD+ 1520 x 720 at 271 ppi 

CPU: 2.0GHz 12nm Helio P22 octa-core processor 

GPU: PowerVR GE8320 

RAM: 3GB

ROM: 32GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB (dedicated) 

Back Camera: 13MP f/1.8 w/ AF + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.0

Battery: 4,000mAh 

OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ One UI Core 1.1

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, dual SIM 

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity

Others: Fingerprint scanner, face unlock, Dolby Atmos, Colors: Gray, Light Blue

Dimensions: 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8

Weight: 168 g

Price: TBC

India price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

Samsung Galaxy M01s - INR 9,999 (around PHP 6.5K)

In India, the device is priced at INR 9,999. The phone will be available on the Samsung online and offline stores.

There's no word yet about its international debut.

Source: Samsung