Last week, Samsung started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 update for the Galaxy A01. A few days later, the company is now seeding this very same update for the Galaxy M01, which is a rebranded Galaxy A01. Additionally, the Android 11 update is also being rolled out for the Galaxy A41 as One UI 3.1.

The Samsung Galaxy M01 Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) update arrives with firmware version M015GXXU3BUD9. Apart from bringing new features and UI, the latest system update for this entry-level smartphone also bumps up the security patch level to April 2021.

On the other hand, the Android 11 (One UI 3.1) update for the Samsung Galaxy A41 is currently live in Russia with firmware version A415FXXU1CUD4. It also comes with April 2021 security patches.

Users of these two smartphones can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received the update. 

Anyway, like any other software update, this OTA update is also being pushed in batches across different regions. Therefore, it may take some time to hit every unit in the market.

Lastly, it is worth noting that Android 11 is the first-ever major software update for these two phones. However, we are not sure if the cheaper Galaxy M01 will receive Android 12 in the future.

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Samsung has slashed the price of multiple smartphones and Wireless earbuds in India. The list includes Galaxy M01, M01s, A31, and Buds+, Buds Live TWS earbuds. Reports say that the new price is applicable in offline stores apart from the online channels.

Samsung is gearing up for 2021 with a variety of products in its bucket. First off, it will probably begin with the flagship Galaxy S21 series and “Buds Pro TWS“. If anything, this price drop of current earbuds should definitely be an indication that a successor is coming soon. Anyway, you can take a look at the new prices of the said products below:

• Samsung Galaxy A31(6GB/128G)- ₹17,999(₹19,999)
• Samsung Galaxy M01(3GB/32GB)- ₹7,499(₹7,999)
• Samsung Galaxy M01s(3GB/32GB) – ₹8,999(₹9,499)
• Galaxy Buds+ -₹8,990(₹11,990)
• Galaxy Buds Live– ₹11,990(₹14,990)

Among this, the Galaxy A31 is the only device that has faced multiple price cuts than anyone else. A month after the launch, it got a weird price cut of ₹1,000 from ₹21,990 which repeated again back in November. The latest drop is even higher at ₹2,000 from the last selling price.

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Further, the Galaxy M01, M01s brothers, which launched at different points of the time(June, July 2020), each get a small price cut of ₹500. Their official launch prices were ₹8,999 and ₹9,999 respectively.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds+, and Buds Live have a huge six months time gap in launch. The former launched at ₹13,990 and got a price cut when Buds Live came into the picture. Speaking of which, the Galaxy Buds Live launched for ₹14,990 back in August. Anyway, both now get a whopping ₹3,000 price cut.

That said, if you are planning to get a new year gift and you are a fan of Samsung, I suggest this is the right time. Barring the ANC, Galaxy Buds+ is a solid offering for the price and the Live is a cool earbud with a unique design.

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Being among the largest smartphone markets across the globe, companies are actively launching new smartphones in India. To attract price-conscious buyers, there are plenty of offerings from the smartphone manufacturers in the entry-level and mid-range segments. We have concluded a list of the best entry-level smartphones of 2020 launched in India.

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Best affordable smartphones in India (2020)

Samsung Galaxy M01

The M01 is Samsung’s attempt to lure the entry-level segment while still offering value-for-money. The device houses Snapdragon 439 SoC with 2/3GB  RAM and 32GB internal storage. There’s a 5.7-inch PLS IPS HD display. A dual-rear-camera with 13MP primary and 2MP depth camera is present. Meanwhile, a single 5MP is encased in water-drop display on the front. It is available in India for Rs 5,999 and Rs 7,499, respectively for different storage variants.

Price: Rs 5,999

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Redmi 9

Redmi launched the Redmi 9 smartphone in June carrying a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It comes powered with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with 3/4/6GB RAM and 32/64/128GB internal storage. It houses a quad-rear camera with 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP lenses configuration. An 8MP sensor resides on the front for selfies.  The device is available in India for Rs 8,999.

Price: Rs 8,999

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Redmi 8A Dual

Redmi 8A dual runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 and is available in 2/3GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. The device carries a dual-rear camera including a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP depth lens. Meanwhile, an 8MP camera is present on the front. Redmi 8A Dual features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution. A 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging can be enough for a couple of days usage.

Price: Rs 7,999 (3GB RAM+64GB)

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Realme C11

Realme’s affordable smartphone – Realme C11 is available with MediaTek Helio G35. It features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution. There’s a dual-rear sensor (13MP + 2MP) and a single 5MP sensor on the front.  It houses a 5000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging. Realme C11 comes in two storage variants of 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and 3GB RAM + 32GB storage.

Price: Rs 7849

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Realme Narzo 20A

The Realme Narzo 20A smartphone runs on Android 10 based Realme UI and houses Snapdragon 665 SoC. There’s a 6.5-inch LCD display with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and 3/4GB RAM + 32/64GB Storage. There’s a triple-camera module featuring a 12MP primary camera and 2x 2MP depth sensors. An 8MP camera sits on the front for selfies.

Price: Rs 9190 (3GB RAM + 32GB)

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Poco C3

Poco recently unveiled Poco C3 to diversify its budget lineup. The smartphone features a 6.43-inch IPS LCD display carrying a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. It comes powered with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, coupled with an octa-core PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Poco C3 is available in two storage options of 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage.  A triple rear-camera module with 13MP + 2MP + 2MP is present. There’s a 5000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging.

Price: Rs 7922

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Infinix Smart 4 Plus

The Infinix Smart 4 Plus is another useful device that comes with a MediaTek Helio A25 SoC, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There’s a 6.82-inch LCD display carrying 720 x 1640 pixel resolution. It houses a dual-rear camera coupled with a 13MP primary camera and another depth sensor. An 8MP selfie camera is present on the front.

Price: Rs 7999

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There are several other devices available in the entry-level segment, but the above ones are popular in India. Xiaomi and Redmi drive the majority of the sales in the affordable smartphone market. However, we can expect better devices in 2021 at more competitive prices.

So do you think any other model deserves a place in this list? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Samsung’s recent entry-level device – Galaxy M01 smartphone is on sale for Rs 7499 in India. The device is available at a best price available via Amazon India. The users can also avail additional benefits such as No Cost EMI and Exchange offers from popular banks. Samsung Galaxy M01 is available in Black, Blue and Red colors.

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Samsung Galaxy M01 is a popular entry-level smartphone coupled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC including Adreno 505. The device comes with a 5.7-inch PLS IPS display supporting 720 x 1520 pixels resolution. There’s a dual-rear camera 13MP + 2MP on the rear side and a 5MP on the front side.

The device also offers WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and FM Radio. It features a 4000 mAh battery to withstand whole full day. Samsung Galaxy M01 comes with Android 10 Operating System.

THe user will get a travel adapter, USB cable and a user manual along with 1 year of manufacturer warranty.

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Samsung has just slashed the prices of three of its affordable and mid range smartphones in India. This includes the Galaxy M01, Galaxy M11, and the Galaxy M31s, which are now available for slightly lowered prices in the region.

The price drop is the first for the Galaxy M11 since its launch, while this marks the second price slashing for the Galaxy M01. As of today (30th September 2020), the Samsung Galaxy M01 is now available for 7,999 INR (roughly $108) instead of the previous 8,999 INR (roughly $122) price tag. Similarly The 3GB + 32GB variant of the Galaxy M11 is now available for 10,499 INR (roughly $142), originally 10,999 INR (roughly $149), while 4GB + 64GB variant has its price dropped to 11,999 INR (roughly $162) from its previous 12,999 INR (roughly $176) price tag. Both smartphone models are available for purchase through Amazon.in and Samsung’s official Indian website.

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Lastly, the Galaxy M31s, which was launched in India just 4 months ago, has also had its prices lowered down to 19,499 INR (roughly $264) for its 6GB + 128GB variant and 21,499 INR (roughly $291) from its original 20,499 INR (roughly $278) and 22,499 INR (roughly $305) price tag respectively. The Samsung Galaxy M series of smartphones from the company targets the budget to mid range segments of the market. So for those looking to buy an affordable new device, they might want to consider one of these handsets as well.

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Last week, Samsung India dropped the price of Galaxy M01 Core and Galaxy M01s. A week before that, price cut for Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 was announced. Now, the South Korean tech giant has slashed the prices of Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M01 for offline retailers and Samsung online store.

Almost all the Samsung smartphones in India are sold at a lower price on Amazon and Flipkart compared to offline stores as well as Samsung’s own online store. That was the case with Galaxy M31s, Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M01. But not anymore as the prices of these handsets now match on every platform.

Talking about the Galaxy M31s first, the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants of this handset were selling for ₹20,499 and ₹22,499 respectively. With the new ₹1,000 price cut, they can be bought for ₹19,499 and ₹21,499 from everywhere.

Similarly, the 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB versions of Galaxy M11 were retailing for ₹10,999 and ₹12,999. Now, as their prices are dopped by ₹500 and ₹1,000, they can be purchased for ₹10,499 and ₹11,999 respectively.

Last but not least, the Galaxy M01 (3GB + 32GB) is now being sold for ₹7,999 after ₹400 price drop from its previous ₹8,399 price tag.

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Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy M01 entry-level smartphone in India. The model number of the smartphone is SM-M015F/G. A new variant of the same phone with model number SM-M017F/DS has received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It could be the enhanced version of the phone called Galaxy M01s. The same authority has also certified the Galaxy Watch 3. These certifications hint that the Galaxy M01s and Galaxy Watch 3 will be arriving in India in the near future.

The BIS authority has approved SM-R845F, SM-R855F, and SM-R850 variants of the Galaxy Watch 3. These model numbers were also spotted in Bluetooth SIG certification recently.  They are said to be the model numbers of the 41mm and 45mm editions of the Galway Watch 4. The Galaxy Watch 2 successor is expected to debut as early as next month globally. However, there is no confirmation on when it will be arriving in India.

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Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Watch 3 revealed that the 41mm edition will have 1.2-inch display and 247mAh battery. The bigger 45mm model will have a 1.4-inch screen and a larger battery of 340mAh capacity. The screen of the device will be shielded by Gorilla Glass DX and it will feature a rotatable bezel.

The Galaxy Watch 3 will have 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of built-in storage. It will boot to Tizen OS 5.5. It will be an IP68 and MIL-STD-810G rated smartwatch that will come in stainless steel and titanium options.

As far as the Galaxy M01s is concerned, it appeared on Geekbench last month with specs like Helio P22, 3 GB of RAM, and Android 9 Pie OS. Its Wi-Fi certification revealed that it only supports the 2.4GHz spectrum. The other specs of the Galaxy M01s are under wraps.

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Samsung has taken off covers from the entry-level Galaxy M01 as well as the budget-friendly Galaxy M11 in India. These phones will be rivaling with entry-level smartphones from Xiaomi and Realme in the country.

Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 pricing

The Galaxy M01 comes in a single version featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. It is priced at Rs. 8,999 and its three color variants are black, blue, and red. The Galaxy M11 has landed in India in two choices such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are priced at Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 12,999, respectively. Black, blue, and violet ae the three color editions of the smartphone.

Both phones are going to available for purchase from today in the country at 3 PM (local time) through multiple platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung’s online shop, and other e-commerce sites. Samsung will be also selling these phones offline in the near future.

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Samsung Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 specifications

A 5.71-inch ISP LCD HD+ display with Infinity-V notch design is available on the Galaxy M01. It features the modest Snapdragon 439 chipset. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel. The rear side of the device has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. A 4,000mAh battery is available inside the device. It carries support for Dolby Atmos audio.

The Galaxy M11 is a larger device with 6.4-inch IPS LCD HD+ screen with Infinity-O design. The Snapdragon 450 SoC fuels the device. It features a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. Its rears hell is fitted with a triple camera unit that includes a 13-megapixel main lens, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery of the M11 supports 15W fast charging through USB-C.

The Galaxy M01 and M11 are loaded with One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS. They are packed with other features like dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and 3.5mm audio jack. The Galaxy M01 has a micro USB port and lacks a fingerprint reader. The latter is available on the backside of the Galaxy M11.

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Samsung is expected to announce three new smartphones in India at the beginning of June’s first week. The specifications of the Galaxy M01 yesterday and the details of the Galaxy M11 are already known since it has debuted in markets like Vietnam and UAE in the recent past. The Galaxy A31 is also expected to break cover in the first week of June. It is rumored to arrive with a price tag of Rs. 23,000 (~$303). Reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has leaked the pricing of the Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy M11 pricing (Rumored)

The Galaxy M11 is expected to land in India in two options such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are likely to be priced at Rs. 10,999 (~$145) and Rs. 12,999 (~$171), respectively. It could be available in colors like black, blue and violet. The aforementioned prices for Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 are for retail stores. Their online pricing could be slightly different.

The Galaxy M11 has a 6.4-inch punch-hole display that offers HD+ resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 450 chipset and 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. It has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and a frontal shooter of 8-megapixel.

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Samsung Galaxy M01 pricing (Rumored)

The leak reveals that the Galaxy M01 will be arriving with a price tag of Rs. 8,999 (~$120). The handset is rumored to arrive in a single version featuring 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The phone is expected to land in India in colors like black, blue, and red.

The Galaxy M01 has a 5.71-inch IPS LCD notch display that supports HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 439 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 5W charging. It has a front camera of 5-megapixel and a rear-mounted 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M11 smartphone in the UAE in March. A fresh report on 91mobiles claims that the South Korean company has planned to launch the Galaxy M11 in India in the first week of June. The report also states that the Galaxy M01 entry-level smartphone in India to rival with the likes of Redmi 8A and Realme C3.

Samsung Galaxy M01 specifications

The publication has also shared some leaked promo images that contain the renders and specifications of the Galaxy M01. The leak reveals that the smartphone will be sporting a 5.71-inch TFT panel that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The Snapdragon 439 is present at the helm of the device along with 3 GB of RAM.

The handset has an internal storage of 32 GB. A dedicated slot for adding a microSD card is also available on the device. The OneUI based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the smartphone.

The Galaxy M01 has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The rear side of the smartphone features a dual-camera setup that includes a main lens of 13-megapixel and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 5W charging. A previous leak had revealed that it will be coming in color edition such as black, blue, and red.

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Samsung Galaxy M11 specifications

The Galaxy M11 has a 6.4-inch punch-hole display that supports 720 x 1560 pixels HD+. The Snapdragon 450 fuels the device with up to 4 GB of RAM. It offers users with up to 64 GB of built-in storage. The Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the phone along with OneUI.

It has a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its rear features a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. A 5,000mAh battery fuels the phone with 15W charger.

There is no word on the India pricing of the Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 smartphones.

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Earlier this month, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed Samsung is working on Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M01s smartphones. He did not reveal any information on the specs of the phone. However, the monikers suggested that they could be arriving with entry-level specs like the Galaxy A01. A fresh report on SamMobile has revealed some vital information on the storage and color editions of the Galaxy M01.

The publication claims that the Galaxy M01 will be heading to markets like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Russia. The smartphone is expected to arrive in three color variants such as black, blue and red.

The Galaxy M01 that has a model number of SM-M015G was spotted on Geekbench with an unspecified Snapdragon chipset that has a base frequency of 2.02GHz. The Geekbench listing further revealed that it has 3 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 10 OS. It scored 856 and 3327 in the single-core and multi-core tests of the benchmarking platform.

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The report further reveals that the Galaxy M01 will be arriving with an internal storage of 32 GB. Considering that it is an entry-level phone, it may not come in a higher storage option. The handset will have a microSD card slot for expanding its storage.

The other details of the Galaxy M01 smartphone are currently under the wraps. Also, there is no new information on the Galaxy M01s. There is a possibility that the Galaxy M01s may debut in the second half of the year as the upgraded version of the upcoming Galaxy M01 phone.

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With the Galaxy S20 series out of the way, Samsung has turned its attention towards new models for the Galaxy A and Galaxy M Series. The world’s number one phone company is expected to announce some new mid-range phones soon and one of them is the Galaxy M21.

The phone already received its Bluetooth certification and was also spotted on Geekbench recently. Now, more details have surfaced about its specs; and according to 91Mobiles, the M21 will have the same specs as last year’s Galaxy M30s.

The Indian tech blog says their source is Ishan Agarwal, the teenage leaker. Ishan revealed to them that the upcoming Galaxy M21 will share similar specifications to the Galaxy M30s. These specs include its Exynos 9611 processor, 6000mAh battery capacity, and 48MP triple rear cameras.

The Galaxy M30s was announced six months ago. We are not sure how Samsung wants to convince folks to buy the Galaxy M21 since it is practically just a renamed Galaxy M30s. The only thing we can think of is if the M21 is available in different configurations from the M30s. The M30s comes in two variants – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. Samsung may decide to launch the M21 with 4GB of RAM + 32GB of storage and also add a 3GB RAM + 32GB version.

The Galaxy M21 will run Android 10 out of the box with One UI 2.0 on top. There is no info on a release date yet.

Ishan also revealed that Samsung is working on two new Galaxy M -series phones called the Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M01s. These two phones should be entry-level devices like the Galaxy A01.

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