During this COVID-19 lockdown, Samsung has launched many new devices. Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Note 20 Series, as well as Galaxy Z Fold 2 are some of the latest devices that the company launched globally. Now the company has launched two budget devices in Nepal which are brothers to Galaxy M01s. The devices are Samsung Galaxy M01 and M01 Core. Let’s find the Specs and Price of Samsung Galaxy M01 and Samsung Galaxy M01 Core in Nepal below.
Samsung Galaxy M01 Overview
Infinity-V Display And Design
Samsung Galaxy M01 features a 5.7-inch Infinity-V display with a resolution of 720x1520p. The power button is placed at the right edge whereas volume rockers are placed on the left edge. The bezels are quite thick and noticeable.
Galaxy M01 comes with a glass layer at the front for protection. The rear panel and frame of the device are made up of plastic. Dual Rear camera setup is found at the rear panel on the top left corner. Two sensors along with a LED flash are placed vertically. The back of the device is polished finished.
13MP Dual Camera Setup
13MP Main Sensor and 2MP Depth Field Sensor setup are used in the Dual camera setup of Galaxy M01. This setup is supported by a single LED flash. It is also capable of shooting 1080p videos in 30fps. Availing this setup in an entry-level budget price tag is satisfying.
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Performance, Software and Storage
Galaxy M01 equips Snapdragon 439 chipset, 2Hz + 1.45Hz Octa-core CPU, Adreno 505 GPU, and 3GB RAM to deliver performance. All these hardware runs on One UI 2 based on Android 10 OS.
You get 32GB storage with support to expand up to 512GB via a MicroSDXC card slot. Keeping files shouldn’t be a problem or what so ever. Considering everything, the performance is pretty balanced for an entry-level budget phone.
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4000mAh Boss Battery and Connectivity
Boss 4000mAh battery is packed inside the device for power. The company claims this battery can provide juice up to 16 hours while on watching offline videos. In conclusion on getting this battery power in an entry-level budget, the phone is just awesome as well as great.
When it comes to connectivity the device comes with MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-GO, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, and others as well as sensors like Accelerometer and Proximity.
Samsung Galaxy M01 Price in Nepal
Samsung Galaxy M01 Price in Nepal was set at Rs. 14,999 for the 3GB/32GB variant, which is now changed to Rs 13,599 with the latest update. Red, Blue, and Black are the color options available. It is available in Daraz Shopping Site, Samsung Official Showrooms, and retail stores.
| Samsung Galaxy M01 | Price in Nepal (Official) | Availability |
| 3GB/32GB | Rs. 13,599 | Daraz, Samsung Official Showrooms, Retail Stores |
Samsung Galaxy M01 Specifications
- Display: 5.7-inch Infinity-V display, 720x1520p
- Weight: 168g
- Build: Glass Front, Plastic Back/Frame
- Dual Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.2 Main Sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Depth Field Sensor
Video: 1080p at 30fps - Front camera: 5MP, f/2.2
- Chipset: Snapdragon 439
- CPU: Octa-Core
- GPU: Adreno 505
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB
- Network: 4G
- SIM: Dual-Nano
- Software: Android 10, One UI 2
- Color Options: Red, Black, Blue
- Miscellaneous: MicroUSB 2.0, GPS, Accelerometer sensor, Proximity Sensor
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB On-The-Go
- Battery: 4000mAh
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,599 for 3GB/32GB variant
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core Overview
HD+ Infinity Display And Design
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core is basically a toned-down version of Galaxy M01. It flaunts a 5.3-inch HD+ Infinity display. The display is traditional and neither notch styled or punch-hole designed.
The bezel is thick and the camera sensor along with the speaker is placed at the upper chin. Volume rockers as well as Power Button are placed at the right edge. No Glass protection is at the front and the back and frame of the device is plastic built.
Camera
Coming to the camera department, it boasts an 8MP Sensor in a Single Rear Camera Setup. Supporting it is the single LED flash placed just below the sensor. It can record 1080p videos at 30fps.
On the front side, we have a 5MP Sensor to snap selfies. The video recording capability of the front camera is kept secret by the company.
Performance, Software and Storage
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core features MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 1.5GHz Quad-core CPU, PowerVR GE8100 GPU, and 1GB or 2GB RAM to choose from. All this runs on Android 10 Go Edition OS with no UI integration.
16GB and 32GB storage is there to keep files. It is further expandable up to 512GB via a MicroSDXC card slot. The company claims that this combination of hardware delivers smooth performance the whole day.
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Battery and Connectivity
It packs a 3000mAh battery which sounds little but nevertheless performs like an elder. The company claims this battery lets you watch a non-stop video for up to 11 hours.
As for connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroUSB 2.0, and GPS. But on the sensor side, it only has one which is the Accelerometer sensor.
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core Price in Nepal
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core price in Nepal is set at Rs. 8,999 for 1GB/16GB and Rs. 9,999 for Rs. 2GB/32GB variant. The color options are similar to its sibling Galaxy M01. Red, Black, and Blue are the color options available. It is available to purchase in the Daraz shopping site, Samsung Official showrooms, and retail stores.
| Samsung Galaxy M01 Core | Price in Nepal (Official) | Availability |
| 1GB/16GB | Rs. 8,999 | Daraz, Samsung Official Showrooms, Retail Stores |
| 2GB/32GB | Rs. 9,999 | Daraz, Samsung Official Showrooms, Retail Stores |
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core Specifications
- Display: 5.3-inch HD+ display, 720x1480p
- Weight: 150g
- Build: Plastic Back/Frame
- Rear Camera: 8MP, f/2.2 Main Sensor
Video: 1080p at 30fps - Front camera: 5MP, f/2.4
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6739
- CPU: Quad-Core
- GPU: PowerVR GE8100
- RAM: 1GB/2GB
- Storage: 16GB/32GB; Expandable via MicroSDXC card slot
- Network: 4G
- SIM: Dual-Nano
- Software: Android 10 (Go Edition)
- Color Options: Red, Black, Blue
- Miscellaneous: MicroUSB 2.0, GPS, Accelerometer sensor
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB On-The-Go
- Battery: 3000mAh
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 8,999 for 1GB/16GB, Rs. 9,999 for 2GB/32GB Variant
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy M01 as well as Galaxy M01 Core offer some pretty decent specs and features in an entry-level budget smartphone. This phone will surely make it in our list of “Best Phones Under 15,000 in Nepal“.
Nonetheless, when it comes to buying, people might buy Galaxy M01 over M01 Core because of its bigger battery, better display, and better specifications. But both phones deliver what they can in their respective entry-level budget price tag. These phones will be a great choice for people looking to spend under Rs. 15,000 or Rs. 10,000.
If you want to pass on Galaxy M01 as well as Galaxy M01 Core than do read our list on “Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal“. In this list, we have listed all the available Samsung phones in Nepal along with its price, features, and specs.
