Awesome? Tech firm Samsung launches Galaxy A05 and A05s in PH, price starts at PHP 5,690

Samsung has just launched its newest budget phones in the Philippines called the Galaxy A05 and A05s.

Galaxy A05 and A05s arrive in PH

The newest Galaxy budget phones in PH

According to the company, these two devices highlight "awesome" features and performance for the price.

The Galaxy A05 goes with a lightly patterned backside and "sturdy" frame in Black and Silver colorways. It has a 6.7-inch HD+ screen with a  notch for the 8MP selfie camera, an unspecified 2.0GHz octa-core chip, a 5,000mAh battery, fast 25W USB-C charging, and 50MP main cam. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy A05 Specs

Display: 6.7-inch 2.5D curved LCD (PLS) w/ HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution at 262 ppi

CPU: 2.0GHz octa-core processor

RAM: 4GB

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

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

Selfie Camera: 8MP f/2.0

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 25W Super Fast Charging

OS: Android 13 w/ One UI

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) VHT80, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity

Others: Face unlock, USB-C, Colors: Black, Silver

Dimensions: 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm

Weight: 195 g

Price: PHP 5,690 (4GB/64GB), PHP 6,990 (4GB/128GB)

As expected, the Galaxy A05s is a slightly more interesting device. It has a new Light Green colorway, a shaper 6.7-inch FHD+ notch screen, a bigger 13MP selfie camera, an unspecified 2.5GHz octa-core chip, a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple-cam setup, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy A05s Specs

Display: 6.7-inch 2.5D curved LCD (PLS) w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 393 ppi

CPU: 2.4GHz octa-core processor

RAM: 4GB

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

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ AF + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 13MP f/2.0

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 25W Super Fast Charging

OS: Android 13 w/ One UI

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) VHT80, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, proximity

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB-C, Colors: Black, Light Green

Dimensions: 168.0 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm

Weight: 195 g

Price: PHP 7,990

Price and availability

Samsung Galaxy A05 64GB - PHP 5,690

Samsung Galaxy A05 128GB - PHP 6,690

Samsung Galaxy A05s - PHP 7,990

The new devices are now available in the Philippines at Samsung Experience Stores and on its official website.