Samsung Galaxy A11

Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung Galaxy M11
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesGalaxy A
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First releasedMarch 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)
PredecessorFor A11:
Samsung Galaxy A10e (US only)
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung Galaxy A10s
For M11:
Samsung Galaxy M10
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A12
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A71
Compatible networks2G / 3G / 4G
Form factorSlate
Dimensions161.4 mm (6.35 in) H
76.3 mm (3.00 in) W
8 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight177 g (6.2 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 10 with One UI Core 2
Current: Android 12 with One UI Core 4.1
System-on-chipSnapdragon 450
CPU1.8GHz Octa-core
GPUAdreno 506
Memory2GB, 3GB, 4GB RAM
Storage32GB or 64GB
Removable storageMicroSD, up to 512GB
BatteryA11: 4000 mAh Li-Polymer Battery
M11: 5000 mAh Li-Polymer Battery
Rear cameraPrimary: 13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, 1/3.1", 1.12μm, AF
Ultrawide: 5 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚, 1/5.0", 1.12μm
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.75μm
LED flash, panorama, HDR
1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm
1080p@30fps
Display6.4 inch HD+ PLS LCD (720 x 1560 px) (~268 ppi density) 19.5:9 ratio
Data inputsSensors:

Other:

  • Physical sound volume keys
  • USB-C Port
ModelA11: SM-A115x
M11: SM-M115x
(last letter varies by carrier and international models)
References[1]

The Samsung Galaxy A11 is an entry-level Android-based smartphone manufactured and developed by Samsung Electronics. It was first announced on March 13, 2020, as a successor to the Samsung Galaxy A10.[2] A rebranded version of this device, Galaxy M11, was first released on March 30, 2020, but with a larger battery capacity (5000 mAh).[3]

Specifications

Design

Similar with its predecessor, it continues to feature a plastic back (with a glossy texture), plastic frame, and a glass front.

Galaxy A11 Galaxy M11
  • Black
  • White
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Black
  • Violet
  • Metallic Blue

Hardware

Display

Both devices have the same 6.4" PLS TFT display, with a 1560x720 (HD+) resolution.

Battery

The A11 has a 4000 mAh battery,[4] while the M11 has a 5000mAh battery.[5] Both devices supports 15 W fast charging.

Processor and Memory

Both devices use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC.[6][7] RAM options vary from 2GB to 4GB, while storage options are available either in 32 GB or 64 GB.[2][3] Both devices also used eMMC for its internal storage.[7] It has support for expandable storage with the use of the microSD card up to 512 GB.

Cameras

Unlike the Galaxy A10, which had only one rear camera, the A11 has a triple camera setup, a first for the Galaxy A1x lineup.[4]

Both devices have a triple camera setup, a first for the Galaxy A1x and Galaxy M1x lineups. It has a 13 MP main camera (f/1.8), a 5 MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, and a 2 MP (f/2.4) depth camera. The selfie camera received a bump to 8 MP (up from 5).

Software

The Galaxy A11 and M11 were shipped with Android 10 and One UI Core 2.0. Like its predecessor, it is only slated to receive 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd
A11 Android 10
(One UI Core 2.0)
Android 11
(One UI Core 3.1)
May 2021[8][9]
Android 12
(One UI Core 4.1)
October 2022[10]
May 2024[11]
M11 Android 12
(One UI Core 4.1)
July 2022[12]

References

  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A11 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Vlad. "Samsung Galaxy A11 quietly announced with entry-level specs, punch-hole display". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  3. ^ a b Yordan. "Samsung Galaxy M11 is official with Infinity-O display and three cameras". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2020-03-14). "Samsung quietly unveils Galaxy A11 with LCD screen, 4000mAh battery". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  5. ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2020-03-30). "Galaxy M11 goes official with triple-camera, Infinity-O screen". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A11 review: A solid starter". Android Authority. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  7. ^ a b Herbrich, Marcus (2020-12-29). "Samsung Galaxy M11 Review - Very affordable Samsung smartphone with terrible cameras". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  8. ^ Matei, Mihai (2021-05-13). "The Galaxy A11 is Samsung's latest budget phone to acquire One UI 3.1". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  9. ^ Farooqui, Adnan (2021-05-06). "Galaxy M11 picks up its Android 11 One UI 3.1 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  10. ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-10-04). "Galaxy A11 gets Android 12, its last major software update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
  11. ^ "Samsung Ends Software Support for Some Galaxy Models, But Newer Ones Get Added". SamLover. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2026-02-04. Now, with the fresh set of changes, the Galaxy A71, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A11, and Galaxy M11 are removed from the list.
  12. ^ Matei, Mihai (2022-07-01). "Samsung is rolling out the Android 12 update for the Galaxy M11!". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-04.