Samsung Launches Galaxy M11, Galaxy M01 Smartphone: Should you buy it?

Looking for a replacement for Chinese mobile phone brand in India, we have some good news on that front. South Korean Samsung mobiles have just launched latest budget phones viz. Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01. Let’s quickly decode for you what’s in it’s hood and does it really meet the benchmarks of a budget phone.

Decoding Galaxy M11 vs. Galaxy M01:

Display:
Galaxy M11 comes with a hole-punch display design and features a triple rear camera setup. It sports a 6.4-inch HD+ (720x1560 pixels) Infinity-O Display panel with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Galaxy M01 has a waterdrop-style display and includes dual rear cameras. It features a 5.71-inch HD+ (720x1560 pixels) TFT Infinity-V Display panel with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.


Processor:
Galaxy M11 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, coupled with 3GB and 4GB RAM options.

Galaxy M01 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM.

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Camera:
Galaxy M11 is loaded with triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary camera sensor with an f/1.8 lens, 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. The phone also has an 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front, along with an f/2.0 lens.

Galaxy M01 on other hand comes with the dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. The phone also has a 5-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front, along with an f/2.2 lens.


Storage:
Samsung Galaxy M11 has 32GB and 64GB storage options that both are expandable via microSD card (up to 512GB).

Samsung Galaxy M01 has 32GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 512GB).

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Battery:
Samsung Galaxy M11 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy M01 packs a 4,000mAh battery that doesn't support fast charging.

Operating System:
Both phones run Android 10 along with One UI and have Dolby Atmos support.


Other features:
Samsung Galaxy M11 offers connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone embeds array of sensors like accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor. Phone also sports a fingerprint sensor at the back of the device.

Samsung Galaxy M01 on other hand offers connectivity options that include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This smartphone misses on fingerprint sensor.


Pricing:
Samsung Galaxy M11 price in India starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone also comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option at Rs. 12,999.

Samsung Galaxy M01 price is set at Rs. 8,999 for the single, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option.


Where to buy:

The Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 will be available for purchase in the India via Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung India eStore, and other major e-retailers.

Overall Verdict:

These two new launches from Samsung will definitely catch eyes of Indians who are looking to move away from Chinese branded mobile due to the current sentiments. The phone are competitively priced and Samsung surely scores a point over customer services and durability of their products. If you are looking for a modestly priced phone below Rs. 15000, we give these phones a thumbs-up.

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