Samsung releases Galaxy A04e and A04 in PH, price starts at PHP 6,490!

South Korean electronics maker Samsung today launched two new budget phones in the country—the Galaxy A04e and A04.

Galaxy A04e and A04 now in PH!

Two new entry-level Galaxy phones in PH

Samsung Galaxy A04e

The Galaxy A04e is the more affordable of the two with a starting price of just PHP 6,490. It arrived in Black or Light Blue textured curved back, a 6.5-inch LCD HD+ notch screen, 2.3GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor, up to 4GB RAM, up to 64GB expandable storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The device also has a 13MP f/1.8 main cam and a 2MP f/2.4 depth camera. For selfies, it uses a 5MP f/2.2 snapper.

Samsung Galaxy A04e Specs

Display: 6.5-inch 2.5D curved LCD (PLS In-Cell) w/ HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution at 270 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor

GPU: PowerVR GE8320

RAM: 3GB/4GB

ROM: 32GB/64GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 1TB

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

Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.2

Battery: 5,000mAh

OS: Android 12 w/ One UI Core 4.1

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity

Others: Face unlock, USB-C, Colors: Black, Light Blue

Dimensions: 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm

Weight: 188 g

Price: PHP 6,490 (3GB/32GB), PHP 6,990 (4GB/64GB)

Galaxy A04 is the slightly better version of the Galaxy A04e

Black Galaxy A04

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A04 is similar to the Galaxy A04e. The major difference is it has a larger up to 128GB internal storage, a better 50MP f/1.8 main shooter, a slightly bigger and heavier body, and a Copper Gold colorway.

Samsung Galaxy A04 Specs

Display: 6.5-inch 2.5D curved LCD (PLS In-Cell) w/ HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution at 270 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor

GPU: PowerVR GE8320

RAM: 3GB/4GB

ROM: 32GB/64GB/128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 1TB

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 + 2MP f/2.4 + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5MP f/2.2

Battery: 5,000mAh

OS: Android 12 w/ One UI Core 4.1

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity

Others: Face unlock, USB-C, Colors: Black, Copper Gold

Dimensions: 164.4 x 76.3 x 9.1 mm

Weight: 192 g

Price: PHP 6,790 (3GB/32GB), PHP 7,490 (4GB/64GB), PHP 8,990 (4GB/128GB)

Price and availability

Galaxy A04e 3GB/32GB - PHP 6,490

Galaxy A04e 4GB/64GB - PHP 6,990

Galaxy A04 3GB/32GB - PHP 6,790

Galaxy A04 4GB/64GB - PHP 7,490

Galaxy A04 4GB/128GB - PHP 8,990

The Galaxy A04e will come with a FREE Card Slot Cover worth PHP 6999 from November 4 to December 11, 2022. The handset is available in all Samsung Authorized Stores, online platforms, and partner dealers nationwide.

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