Samsung’s 2020 A series phones start at $109. So what’s the catch?

If the idea of spending $1,000 or more for a new top of the line Samsung phone rubs you the wrong way, may we interest you in a model from the same company for $109.99? 

Samsung announced Wednesday a new line of low-priced entry-level phones with specs that rival the best phones from two or three years ago, with a range that begins at just over $100 and go up to $500. 

What’s the catch? Lower-resolution screens, less power and no access to modern features, such as wireless charging. 

For many consumers looking for a low-cost phone to make calls, send texts, have access to email and the internet, this may be all they need. 

A01 Specs

The entry-level phone Galaxy A01 has a 5.7 inch screen, comes with a very small storage of 16 GB and has the same camera of older phones, one on the front for selfies and another on the back. 

The A01 is the successor to last year’s A10E, which sold for $159.99, had a 5.8 inch screen and more storage with 32 GB. The phone was sold in the U.S., but not marketed with the same verve as the top of the line Galaxy S phones. The bulk of the A line sales were in other regions, like Europe, Asia and Africa.