The Samsung Galaxy A01 was the cheapest Galaxy A series smartphone when it was released. The handset debuted with One UI Core 2.x. More than a year after its launch, the handset has started receiving its first major update.

According to a report by SamMobile, Galaxy A01, an entry-level Samsung smartphone has begun to receive its firm-ever major system update in the form of One UI Core 3.1 based on Android 11. The device was expected to get the update in May or later, however, the company is rolling it out earlier.

Currently, the South Korean tech giant is seeding this update in Russia with firmware version A015FXXU4BUD8. Apart from bringing the Android 11 features and a select few new One UI features, the new build also features April 2021 security patches.

Users of this phone in Russia can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has got the OTA update. If not, they will have to wait a bit further because it is being rolled out in batches.

We can expect Samsung to seed this update in other regions in the coming days. Since the Galaxy A01 is an entry-level smartphone, it is not sure if it will be receiving the Android 12 update in the future. However, we can expect security patches for a while.

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Market research firm Omdia has published a report on most shipped smartphones in 2020. As per the report, only three brands made it to the top 10, just like 2019. These companies were none other than Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi.

According to the chart released by Omdia, the iPhone 11 was the most shipped smartphone in 2020 with 64.8 million units in shipments and $754 ASP (Average Selling Price). For those unaware, this handset’s predecessor (iPhone XR) topped the list in 2019 but the units were less at 46.3 million and the ASP was a bit more at $777.

Further, the second, third, seventh, and tenth positions were also occupied by Apple with the 2020 iPhone SE (24.2 million), iPhone 12 (23.3 million), iPhone 12 Pro Max (16.8 million), and iPhone 12 Mini (14.8 million). The ASP of these models were $451, $896, $1,232, and $796 respectively.

Interestingly, the iPhone 12 Mini shipped more than the iPhone 12 Pro although numerous reports stated poor sales. The latter phone is not even included in Omdia’a top 10 chart.

Further, with Apple sitting in five places, Samsung captured four positions. The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy A51 ($269), Galaxy A21s ($192), Galaxy A01 ($115), and Galaxy A11 ($158) came fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth respectively. The shipments of these devices stood at 23.2 million, 19.4 million, 16.9 million, and 15.3 million units.

Lastly, the Redmi Note 9 Pro by Xiaomi was in ninth place with 15 million units in shipments and $161 ASP.

Most Shipped Smartphones In 2020

1. iPhone 11
2. iPhone SE (2020)
3. iPhone 12
4. Galaxy A51
5. Galaxy A21s
6. Galaxy A01
7. iPhone 12 Pro Max
8. Galaxy A11
9. Redmi Note 9 Pro
10. iPhone 12 Mini

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Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A01 and its quite an interesting device based on its specs. The new Galaxy A series phone is a mix of entry-level specs and upper-mid-range specs.

Design

This design of the phone shows it is an entry-level device. Its bezels are not the slimmest we have seen and the body is made of polycarbonate with holes on the back cover for the speaker. It is not a fancy device and its appearance is quite ordinary save for the red variant which may raise a few heads if you don’t slap a case on it. The Galaxy A01 also comes in black and blue.

Specifications

The Galaxy A01 has a 5.7-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. There is a 5MP f/2.0 camera inside the notch while the back of the phone is home to 13MP f/22 + 2MP f/2.4 dual cameras.

Samsung says the phone is powered by an octa-core processor with 4 cores clocked at 1.95GHz and another 4 cores clocked at 1.45GHz. The processor is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot for up to 512GB more storage.

The Galaxy A01 does not have a fingerprint scanner. Neither does it have NFC. It has dual SIM slots (nano only), FM radio, an audio jack, and a 3000mAh battery. There is no mention of fast charging and we won’t be surprised if it doesn’t have. There is also no mention of the version of Android it ships with though a Geekbench listing from back in September said the phone has Android 10 pre-installed.

Price and Availability

The price of the Galaxy A01 is unknown, so also are details about its availability.

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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. 

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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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