Samsung Galaxy A05
#2992
Samsung Galaxy M05
#2535Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy M05
Performance
69.373.7
Camera
35.535.5
Display
42.142.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.985.1
Connectivity
56.356.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.648.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A05 and Galaxy M05 share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and plastic back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, but the M05 offers more RAM at 64GB compared to the A05's maximum of 6GB.
- Camera specifications are the same, with a 50 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also identical at 5000 mAh with 25W charging.
- However, the M05 runs on Android 14 with One UI Core 6.0, while the A05 operates on Android 13, indicating a more updated software experience for the M05.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy M05
General
Release Date
2023, September 25
2024, September 10
Announced
2023, September 25
2024, September 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Light Green
Mint Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity