Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A05
Brand New
Available to order
Released 2023
₦169,999
Seen between ₦145,000 and ₦200,000 across Nigerian retailers.
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The Galaxy A05 sits just above the A06 as a well-known, widely-stocked budget Samsung in Nigerian shops such as Jumia and Juma, appealing to buyers who prioritise brand trust over raw specs. Its Helio G85 chipset and 4-6GB RAM options are fine for WhatsApp, calls and basic apps but not demanding games.
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How it scores
5.8/10 overall
#68 of 101 in Mid-range (₦150k–₦300k)
Camera5/10
Basic camera for social media and video calls.
Selfie5/10
Basic selfie camera.
Battery7/10
5,000mAh with 25W charging — about a day of normal use.
Display5.8/10
PLS LCD at 90Hz — smooth enough for daily scrolling.
Performance5/10
MediaTek Helio G85 with 4GB RAM — best for calls, chats and light apps.
Value for money7/10
Fair price for what you get.
Scores are based on published specifications compared with other phones sold in Nigeria, not hands-on lab testing. Rank phones by what matters to you · See leaderboards
What's good
- Reliable Samsung build quality
- Big 6.7-inch screen for media
- Long battery life
What's not
- No 5G or NFC
- Slow charging speed for a 5000mAh cell
Full specifications
Display
| Type | PLS TFT |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Max rated brightness | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.1% |
Design and build
| Height | 168.8 mm (6.65 inches) |
|---|---|
| Width | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | No |
Performance
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 |
|---|---|
| Max clock | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 · - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 |
| GPU clock | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
Memory
| RAM size | 3 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 |
| Storage size | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) |
|---|---|
| ROM | One UI 6.1 Core |
| OS updates | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Max charge power | 25 W |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (48% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:50 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital |
| Flash | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP · 2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode · - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) |
| Autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band · - Wi-Fi Direct · - Wi-Fi Hotspot · - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging · - USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC* | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 |
| 2G network | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800 |
| 3G network | UMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G network | LTE B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G support | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono |
|---|---|
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
Other
| Category | Budget |
|---|---|
| Announced | September 2023 |
| Release date | October 2023 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $120 |
| Successor | - Samsung Galaxy A07 4G |
| SAR (head) | 0.41 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | 1.19 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor · - Accelerometer · - Ambient light sensor |
| Bundled charger | Not included |
Display & design
| Screen size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Screen type | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 1600x720 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz |
| Dimensions | Not verified |
| Weight | 194g |
| Colours | Silver, Black, Light Green |
| Water resistance | None |
Performance & storage
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI Core) |
| Software support | Not verified |
Cameras
| Rear camera | 50MP + 2MP (dual) |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Video | Not verified |
Battery & connectivity
| Battery | 5000mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 25W |
| Network | 4G |
| 5G | No |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| NFC | No |
| Fingerprint | Yes |
