The latest budget smartphone from Samsung to have been approved by the FCC is the all-new Galaxy A01. Rumors of the Galaxy A01 first surfaced a couple of months back when a few specifications of the device leaked online from a Geekbench listing. The Galaxy A01 that has a model number model number SM-A015F was first considered as a Qualcomm reference phone (testing device), and not much thought was given to Samsung’s intentions of mass-producing the device. Later it was believed that it may debut as Galaxy A5. However, the FCC certification has revealed that it will be called Galaxy A01.
An image of the Galaxy A01’s prototype can be seen in its FCC documents. The smartphone features a dual-camera setup with an LED flash module aligned vertically on the top left corner. The volume rockers are placed on the right edge of the device while the SIM tray and power button are placed on the left.The 3.5mm audio port is positioned on the top edge. Although the exact dimensions of the device are unknown, it is 67.6mm wide.
The FCC certification has revealed that the Galaxy A01 is fitted with a 5.7-inch display. The processor of the device is not known yet. It has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery. The smartphone was recently spotted on Geekbench through which it was revealed that it is loaded with Android 10 OS.
Going by details leaked through FCC filings, the Samsung Galaxy A01 will be an entry-level phone and it will arrive with an affordable price tag. It could be priced lower the Galaxy A10 that is now selling with a starting price of Rs. 7,990 (~$111) in India. The device is expected to be formally announced within the next few months. The smartphone will be initially available in three color options, including black, blue and red. Although more hues could be added later. It remains to be seen whether Samsung sticks to the Galaxy A01 moniker, or rebrands the smartphone before launch.
The Samsung Galaxy A01 is an Original Device Equipment (ODM), meaning it is manufactured by a third-party. The Galaxy A10s is perhaps the best example of an ODM product, which is manufactured by Chinese firm Jiaxing Yongrui Electron Technology. The Galaxy A01 is built by Shanghai-based Huaqin Telecom, which also manufactures devices for Huawei. ODM products allow Samsung to keep its production costs down.
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