Samsung launched the Galaxy M01s in India in July 2020. It was one of the most affordable smartphones from the company last year. Exactly after a year from its launch, the phone has now finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy M01s Android 11 update arrives as One UI Core 3.1. As per SamNext, the latest system update for the handset comes with firmware version M017FXXU2CUG1.

The new update is currently being rolled out in batches in India. Users in this region can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received it.

Even users in other regions could try checking for the new software build by following the above-mentioned method. Either way, the Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 update should reach all the regional variants of Galaxy M01s in the coming days.

The inexpensive Galaxy M01s is neither eligible for three generations of Android updates nor entitled to receive at least four years of security updates. It’s also not sure whether the device will receive the next major One UI Core update based on Android 12.

But we could expect Samsung to seed maintenance security updates for at least one or two years. In other words, you get what you pay for.

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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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In late July, Samsung launched its cheapest 2020 smartphone in the form of Galaxy M01 Core in India. This device is also known as Galaxy A01 Core in certain markets. A few days ahead of its announcement, the company also launched one of its bizarre handsets of 2020 called Galaxy M01s. Now, within two months from their debut, both these devices have received a permanent price cut of ₹500 ($7).

Samsung released the Galaxy M01 Core as its cheapest smartphone of 2020 in India for ₹5,499 ($75). This price was for the base variant with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Whereas, the higher 2GB + 32GB storage version debuted for 6,499 ($88).

Now with the latest ₹500 ($7) price cut, this handset is even more affordable at ₹4,999 ($68) and ₹5,999 ($81) respectively. The highlight of this device is Android 10 Go Edition with One UI.

Similarly, the South Korean tech giant has also slashed the price of Galaxy M01s by the same amount and therefore, it now retails for ₹9,499 instead of ₹9,999. It comes in a single 3GB + 32GB version.

We mentioned this phone as bizarre in the introduction because despite being a Galaxy M series smartphone, the features offered by this handset pale in comparison to products from other brands as well as its own siblings.

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At the beginning of the previous month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M01 budget-friendly smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 8,999 (~$119). Today, the company unveiled the Galaxy M01s phone in India. Compared to the M01 phone, the Galaxy M01s offers user with some upgraded features such as a larger display, a better processor, a better selfie camera and a fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy M01s price in India

The Galaxy M01s has arrived in India in a single variant that 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB storage and it cost Rs. 9,999 (~$133). The handset can be bought in colors like light blue and gray.

The M01s can be bought through Samsung’s online and offline stores and Amazon India. The Galaxy M01 that costs Rs. 8,999 also comes in a sole 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage model.

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Samsung Galaxy M01s specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M01s has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with Infinity-V notch design. It is powered by MediaTek Helio P22. In comparison, the Galaxy M01 has a 5.71-inch display and Snapdragon 439 SoC. The One UI Core based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the Galaxy M01s.

The Galaxy M01s has a 13-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera system on its back. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The M01 has a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. Like the Galaxy M01, the M01s houses a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

The Galaxy M01s has a rear-positioned fingerprint scanner, while the biometric recognition feature is unavailable on the M01. Its other features include Dolby Atmos support, dual SIM slot, microSD card slot, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 4G VoLTE.

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Recent reports have revealed the existence of the Samsung Galaxy M01s smartphone. Recently, the handset that has a model number of SM-M017F/DS was spotted at the database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The smartphone has now surfaced on the official support page on Samsung India.

The official support page listing of the Galaxy M01s carries its aforementioned model number. The listing also reveals that it is the 3 GB RAM variant of the device. Hence, there is a possibility that the phone may also exist in a higher or lower RAM edition.

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Recently, the Galaxy M01s was spotted at the Google Play Console with key specs. The listing revealed that it is equipped with HD display, Android 9 Pie OS, Helio P22 SoC, and 2 GB of RAM. The Play Console listing mentioned the device as “Samsung Galaxy M01sGalaxyA10s,” which suggested that it could be a rebadged version of the Galaxy A10s. The appearance of the model number of the phone at the TUV Rheinland website revealed that it could be coming with a 4,000mAh battery.

The Galaxy A10s debut last year in August that it has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display waterdrop notch. It is powered by Helio P22 SoC, 3 GB of RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery. It has an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a rear-facing 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. The handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Galaxy M01 debuted last month in India with a pricing of Rs. 8,999 (~$120). The M01s could be costing priced less than Rs. 10,000 (~$134).

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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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