Samsung Galaxy M05 With 50MP Rear Camera, MediaTek Chip Launched at Just Rs 7,999; Worth Buying?

The Samsung Galaxy M05 was launched on Thursday (September 12) as the company's latest entry-level phone in India. While the smartphone misses out on 5G connectivity, it offers a 50MP main camera, a larger display, and two years of OS updates. Check out the detailed features and availability of the Galaxy M05.

Samsung Galaxy M05 Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M05 features a 6.7-inch (720 x 1600 pixels) HD+ LCD screen and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 12nm processor coupled with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage that also supports an additional storage expansion of up to 1TB using a dedicated microSD card.

For optics, the Samsung Galaxy M05 gets a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor and an LED Flash. Upfront, it has an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. On the software front, the smartphone runs on Android 14 OS and is also confirmed to receive two years of OS updates and three years of security patches.

Moreover, the handset packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. For connectivity, it includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.

Samsung Galaxy M05 Price and Sale in India

The Samsung Galaxy M05 price in India has been set at Rs 7,999 for the sole 4GB/64GB model. It can be purchased via the Samsung website, Amazon and select retail stores in the Mint Green colour variant.

Samsung Galaxy M05: Worth Buying?

People looking for a budget-centric smartphone for normal day-to-day usage like internet browsing, social media, and YouTube, can consider the Galaxy M05. It offers a massive battery along with a 50MP camera that is capable of taking decent photos and the phone is also eligible for Android 15 and 16 OS updates.