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Samsung Galaxy A11

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$50
used/refurbished market price
$180 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until March 2023 · Buy-by March 2021

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2020◆ Buy-by Mar 20212023

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Galaxy A11 should be supported until around March 2023. Buying it today still gets you about -3.3 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A 2020 budget Samsung that is now well past its update window.

Pros

  • Triple rear camera including an ultra-wide
  • USB-C and 15W charging on a cheap phone
  • 4000mAh battery comfortably lasts a day

Cons

  • Support has ended; runs old, unpatched software
  • Snapdragon 450 is slow and the screen is only 720p
Best for: Inexpensive backup or basic-use phoneBest for: Users who want a light handset with a headphone jackAvoid if: You need ongoing securityAvoid if: You want responsive performance

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.4-inch PLS LCD, 720x1560 (HD+), 60Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage32GB / 64GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main13MP
ultra-wide5MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,000 mAh
Charging15W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight177 g
Materialsplastic frame and back
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 10 with One UI Core 2.1 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy~1 years of updates (our estimate from Samsung's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Galaxy A11 get updates?

The A11 launched on Android 10 in 2020 and received limited OS updates before its security support ended around 2023. It no longer gets patches.

Does the Galaxy A11 have an ultra-wide camera?

Yes. It has a triple rear camera that includes a 5MP ultra-wide alongside the 13MP main sensor, which was a nice extra at its price.

Is the Galaxy A11 worth using in 2026?

Only as a spare. With no updates and an entry-level Snapdragon 450, it struggles with modern apps and is not a good primary phone.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.