Samsung adds more to its budget smartphone lineup with the Galaxy A05s

Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy A05s in Australia, with an 8-core processor and pricing starting at $249.

The Galaxy A05s on a purple gradient background

With an starting price of $249, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is designed as the ideal starting point for a low-cost Galaxy phone.

The newest entry to the popular A series of more affordable Android handsets, the Galaxy A05s is powered by the 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, and comes in both 64GB and 128GB versions.

The 6.7-inch screen offers a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate with a nice, wide viewing angle.