The Samsung Galaxy M01s is the upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy M01 smartphone. The new smartphone was unveiled in India and it packs a fingerprint scanner coupled with a larger display, better processor, and a big battery.
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Samsung Galaxy M01s Key Specs & Features
- 6.2 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi)
- Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4G LTE Network
- Non-Removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy M01s has a decent body design that features a combination of premium plastic and glass. The handset has a smooth panel that housed the cameras and an LED flash.
The good news is that the rear panel is also integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The Samsung Galaxy M01s measures 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm and weighs 168 grams.
On the front, the waterdrop notch offers a large screen size of 6.2 inches with an IPS LCD panel. The screen offers a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and 271 PPI density.
It also comes with an 80.7% screen-to-body ratio and display protection shielding the screen from scratch and cracks.
Cameras
The Samsung M01s is blessed with a dual-camera system. The main camera is 13-megapixel and a depth camera of 2-megapixel sitting vertically on its back.
It has an LED Flash and can shoot 1080p videos at 30 seconds per frame. Upfront is a single camera of 8 MP.
Hardware and Software
The Samsung Galaxy M01s is powered by a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset that is based on a 12nm process node. It has an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz speed and a PowerVR GE8320 graphics card.
The inbuilt storage is 32GB and 3GB RAM which is enough to deliver a nice performance. It comes with a slot for a micro SDcard. The handset runs on the Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box but now upgradable to Android 10.
Battery and Network
On the battery, users will be getting the same 4000 mAh found on the Samsung M01 and the juicer has 10w fast charging support.
There are dual SIM and 4G LTE network on the phone. Other features include Dolby Atmos support, micro USB, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Samsung Galaxy M01s Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy M01s was officially announced in India with a price tag of Rs. 8,999 which converts to about $119.
In Nigeria, the smartphone will sell for 48,000 Naira, around 14,000 Ksh in Kenya, and 700 Ghs in Ghana.
Also See the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max, the Samsung Galaxy V, the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Lite, and the Samsung Galaxy Core II.
Samsung Galaxy M01s Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy M01s:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.1
- Processor: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz & 4×1.5 GHz)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Light Blue, Gray
- Dimension: 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 168 grams
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.2 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash
- Front Camera: 8 MP
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: No
