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Mumbai, September 15: Samsung recently launched the Galaxy M05 smartphone under its budget-friendly Galaxy M Series for the Indian market with a price tag of INR 7,000 for the only 4GB + 64GB variant. Samsung’s newest entry-level offering comes as a successor to the Galaxy M04. The handset is available via Amazon, its official website and select retail stores.
The Samsung Galaxy M05 is offered in a single Mint Green colourway. But how does the Samsung Galaxy M05 stack against its arch-rival – the Realme Narzo N61? We find out in this comparison. Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Realme Narzo N61 – Colour, Design & Display: Samsung Galaxy M05 budget phone flaunts a signature Galaxy design, featuring a single Mint Green shade with rounded corners.
It sports a 6.74-inch HD+ PLS LCD screen with 720x1,600 pixels resolution. The panel has a punch-hole cut-out housing the selfie camera, ensuring safety with a facial recognition feature.
Realme’s Narzo N61 uses armor shell protection and a TÜV Rheinland high-reliability certificate for overall protection. The budget smartphone has an integrated metallic frame with reinforced glass sporting a 6.74-inch HD+ 90Hz display.
It is available in two colourways - Voyage Blue and Marble Black. Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Sale Goes Live in India. Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Realme Narzo N61 – Camera: For optics, the Samsung Galaxy M05 has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.
8 aperture and a 2MP snapper with an f/2.4 aperture. The front camera is an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
On the contrary, the Realme Narzo gets a 32MP primary camera with a secondary snapper at the rear. The front camera is a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls. Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Realme Narzo N61 – Processor & Storage: The Samsung Galaxy M05 draws power from MediaTek-sourced octa-core Helio G85 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
Samsung also offers a provision to expand memory up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. Moreover, the phone’s available memory can be virtually expanded up to 8GB with Samsung's RAM plus feature. Realme uses a Unisoc T612 octa-core chipset with Mali-G57 GPU on the Narzo N61, clubbed with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
It also gets a provision to expand internal storage via a microSD card. Virtual memory expansion support of up to 6GB. Vivo V40e 5G Launch Expected in India This Month.
Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Realme Narzo N61 – Battery, OS and Other Details: Samsung Galaxy M05 packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. It runs on Samsung’s in-house developed OneUI based on Android 14. The handset is confirmed to receive OS updates for two years and four years of security updates.
Realme Narzo N61, on the other hand, is shipped with a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging support. It runs on Realme’s UI 5 based on Android 14. It has an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.
Samsung Galaxy M05 vs Realme Narzo N61 – Variant & Price: As mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy M05 comes in a sole 4GB + 64GB variant, carrying a price tag of INR 7,000. On the other hand, Realme offers the Narzo N61 in two variants – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB, available at INR 7,499 and INR 8,499, respectively. Lava Blaze 3 5G Launched in India With Segment’s First ‘Vibe Light’.
Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy M05 is a clear winner here with respect to camera and processor. But falls short in the display department. So, if you are looking for better viewing experience with decent specification, Realme Nazro N61 would be a better option.
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