Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A05
₹8,499
Samsung's most affordable A-series phone — safe, reliable, and gets 2 years of OS updates unlike most budget rivals.
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Samsung's most affordable A-series phone — safe, reliable, and gets 2 years of OS updates unlike most budget rivals.
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✅ Buy this if
Budget buyers who want Samsung's reliability, One UI, and long update support at under ₹9K
❌ Avoid this if
You need 5G, fast charging, or strong gaming performance
Device overview
Segment
Ultra-budget
Operating system
Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1)
Processor class
MediaTek Helio G85
Target user
Budget buyers who trust Samsung and want long software support
Real-world usage
Daily usage
Calling, social media, WhatsApp, light browsing
Performance
Adequate for basic daily use
Multitasking
Limited
Gaming
Light gaming only
Battery backup
1.5 days
Charging frequency
Every 1.5 days
Future readiness
Low (4G only)
Who is this phone for?
Performance scores
What works well
Samsung brand trust, 2-year OS update promise, and solid One UI experience at ultra-budget price.
Where it struggles
No 5G, slow charging, and basic cameras limit its appeal beyond essential use.
Pros
- Samsung brand reliability
- 2 years OS updates
- One UI Core
- 5000mAh battery
- Good display
Cons
- No 5G
- Helio G85 struggles under load
- 25W charging not included
- Average camera
How it compares
Price segment
Under ₹9,000
Beats
itel A23 Neo, Lava Yuva 3
Loses to
Redmi A3, realme C53
Long-term ownership
Software updates
2 years OS, 4 years security
Service availability
Excellent
Expected lifespan
2–3 years
Resale value
Low
User praise
- Samsung reliability
- Good battery
- Clean One UI
User complaints
- Slow charging
- No 5G
- Average camera
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