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== Overview of specifications == |
== Overview of specifications == |
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! style="min-width: 8em" | A3<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) - Full phone specifications|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a3_(2017)-8336.php|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=www.gsmarena.com}}</ref> |
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! style="min-width: 8em" | A5<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) - Full phone specifications|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5_(2017)-8494.php|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=www.gsmarena.com}}</ref> |
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! style="min-width: 8em" | A7<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) - Full phone specifications|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a7_(2017)-8335.php|access-date=May 27, 2021|website=www.gsmarena.com}}</ref> |
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! colspan="2" | Support status |
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| colspan="3" | Unsupported |
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! rowspan="2" | Dates |
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! Announced |
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| colspan="3" | January 2017 |
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! Released |
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| colspan="3" | January 2017 |
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! rowspan="2" | OS |
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! Initial |
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| colspan="3" | [[TouchWiz|TouchWiz 6]]<br />{{small|[[Android 6]]}} |
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! Latest |
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| colspan="3" | [[Samsung Experience|Experience 9.0]]<br />{{small|[[Android 8]]}} |
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! rowspan="3" | Dimensions<br />{{small|mm (in)}} |
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! Height |
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| {{convert|135.4|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|146.1|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|156.8|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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! Width |
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| {{convert|66.2|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|71.4|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|77.6|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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! Depth |
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| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=values}} |
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! colspan="2" | Weight<br />{{small|g (lb)}} |
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| {{convert|138|g|lb|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|157|g|lb|abbr=values}} |
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| {{convert|186|g|lb|abbr=values}} |
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! colspan="2" | Colors |
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| colspan="3" | {{Color box|#eba8b3|border=silver}} {{Color box|#b0c1d3|border=silver}} {{Color box|#c3bdad|border=silver}} {{Color box|#161824|border=silver}} |
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! rowspan="4" | Display |
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! Size |
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| {{convert|4.7|in|mm|abbr=on}} |
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| {{convert|5.2|in|mm|abbr=on}} |
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| {{convert|5.7|in|mm|abbr=on}} |
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! Resolution |
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| 720 x 1280 |
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| colspan="2" | 1080 x 1920 |
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! Refresh Rate |
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| colspan="3" | 60 Hz |
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! Type |
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| colspan="3" | Super AMOLED |
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! colspan="2" | Front camera |
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| 8 MP |
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| colspan="2" | 16 MP |
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! colspan="2" | Rear cameras |
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| 13 MP |
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| colspan="2" | 16 MP |
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! colspan="2" | RAM |
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| 2 GB |
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| colspan="2" | 3 GB |
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! colspan="2" | Storage |
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| 16 GB |
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| 32 GB<br />64 GB |
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| 32 GB |
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! colspan="2" | Processor |
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| {{small|Samsung}}<br />Exynos 7870 Octa |
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| colspan="2" | {{small|Samsung}}<br />Exynos 7880 Octa |
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! rowspan="3" | Battery |
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! Capacity (mAh) |
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| 2350 |
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| 3000 |
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| 3600 |
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! Replaceable |
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| colspan="3" {{no}} |
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! Fast Charging |
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| {{no}} |
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| colspan="2" | 18 W |
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! colspan="2" | NFC |
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| colspan="3" {{yes}} |
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! colspan="2" | [[IP code|IP]] rating |
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| colspan="3" | IP68 |
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== A3 == |
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{{Infobox mobile phone |
{{Infobox mobile phone |
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| name = Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
| name = Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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| connectivity = <abbr title="Wi-Fi">802.11</abbr> a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;<br/>Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR;<br/>[[USB-C]] v1.0 reversible connector |
| connectivity = <abbr title="Wi-Fi">802.11</abbr> a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;<br/>Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR;<br/>[[USB-C]] v1.0 reversible connector |
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This series' Galaxy A3 runs [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow]] with [[TouchWiz]] user interface right out-of-the-box. The smartphone features an [[Exynos|Exynos 7870]] [[system-on-chip|SoC]] consisting an octa-core [[ARM Holdings|ARM]] [[ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] CPU and [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-T830]] GPU and backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable to 256 GB via the [[SD card|MicroSD]] slot which can also be used for a second [[Subscriber identity module|Nano-SIM]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Full Phone Specifications|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a3_(2017)-8336.php}}</ref> |
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The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor and its battery is rated at 2350mAh. Its extra features similar to the features found in Samsung's 2016 flagships include [[IP68]] water resistance, [[Always On Display]], and 3D glass backing with [[Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass 4]]. A new "Always On Display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-stylish-powerful-and-practical-galaxy-a-2017-with-enhanced-camera|title = Samsung Introduces Stylish, Powerful and Practical Galaxy A (2017) with Enhanced Camera}}</ref> It also features an [[FM radio]]. |
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This handset is currently the last in the A3 series, and also the last Samsung handset to feature a screen smaller than 5". |
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===Availability=== |
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Following the unveiling, [[Samsung]] announced that they would sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and [[Eastern Europe]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]], and [[Latin America]]. Just like its predecessors, the Galaxy A3 (2017) was not made available in the [[United States]], [[China]], [[Malaysia]] and [[India]].<ref name="goals">{{cite web|title=Shipment goals for new Samsung Galaxy A and J series revealed|date=January 9, 2017 |url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Shipment-goals-for-new-Samsung-Galaxy-A-and-J-series-revealed_id89787|publisher=PhoneArena|access-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> |
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=== Variants === |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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!Model |
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!Processor |
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!SIM |
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!Region |
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|'''SM-A320FL''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Single |
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|[[Europe]] |
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|'''SM-A320F''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Single |
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|[[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[Oceania]], [[Middle East]], [[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Ukraine]] |
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|'''SM-A320F/DS''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Dual |
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|[[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[Oceania]], [[Middle East]], [[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Ukraine]] |
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|'''SM-A320Y''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Single |
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|[[Mexico]], [[New Zealand]] |
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|'''SM-A320Y/DS''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Dual |
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||[[Latin America]], [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]] |
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{{-}} |
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== A5 == |
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{{Infobox mobile phone |
{{Infobox mobile phone |
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| name = Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
| name = Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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[[File:Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 smartphones.jpg|thumb|left|Backside with camera]] |
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This series' Galaxy A5 runs [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow]] right out of the box and runs on [[TouchWiz]] interface, but was updated during August 2017 to [[Android Nougat|Android 7.0 Nougat]] and once again in February 2018 to run [[Android Oreo|Android 8.0 Oreo]]. The smartphone features an [[Exynos|Exynos 7880]] [[system-on-chip|SoC]] consisting of 8 [[ARM Holdings|ARM]] [[ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] backed by the [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-T830]] GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a dedicated MicroSD slot that it has unlike the predecessors of the A5 (which it was placed in the second [[Subscriber identity module|Nano-SIM]] slot). The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 3000{{nbsp}}mAh with fast-charging capabilities. Its extra features similar to Samsung's 2016 flagships include [[IP68]] water resistance, Always On Display and 3D glass backing with [[Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass 4]]. A new "Always On display" functionality displays a clock, calendar and notifications on screen when the device is in standby.<ref name="introduces" /> |
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===Availability=== |
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Following the unveiling, [[Samsung]] announced that they will sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and [[Eastern Europe]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]] and [[Latin America]]. Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was not released in the [[United States]].<ref name="goals" /> However, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was going to be sold in Canada,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/02/canadian-samsung-galaxy-a5-2017-receives-fcc-approval.html|title=Canadian Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Receives FCC Approval {{!}} Androidheadlines.com|date=February 13, 2017|newspaper=AndroidHeadlines.com {{!}}|access-date=February 21, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> unlike the 2016 edition. It was available in four colors, including black and rose-gold. |
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=== Variants === |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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!Model |
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!Processor |
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!SIM |
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!Region |
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|'''SM-A520F''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7880 |
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|Single |
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|[[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[Latin America]], [[Oceania]], [[Middle East]] |
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|'''SM-A520F/DS''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7880 |
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|Dual |
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|[[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Ukraine]], [[UAE]] |
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|'''SM-A520W''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7880 |
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|Single |
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|[[Canada]] |
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{{-}} |
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== A7 == |
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{{Infobox mobile phone |
{{Infobox mobile phone |
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| name = Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
| name = Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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== A3 == |
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This series' Galaxy A3 runs [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow]] with [[TouchWiz]] user interface right out-of-the-box. The smartphone features an [[Exynos|Exynos 7870]] [[system-on-chip|SoC]] consisting an octa-core [[ARM Holdings|ARM]] [[ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] CPU and [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-T830]] GPU and backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable to 256 GB via the [[SD card|MicroSD]] slot which can also be used for a second [[Subscriber identity module|Nano-SIM]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Full Phone Specifications|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a3_(2017)-8336.php}}</ref> |
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The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor and its battery is rated at 2350mAh. Its extra features similar to the features found in Samsung's 2016 flagships include [[IP68]] water resistance, [[Always On Display]], and 3D glass backing with [[Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass 4]]. A new "Always On Display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-stylish-powerful-and-practical-galaxy-a-2017-with-enhanced-camera|title = Samsung Introduces Stylish, Powerful and Practical Galaxy A (2017) with Enhanced Camera}}</ref> It also features an [[FM radio]]. |
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This handset is currently the last in the A3 series, and also the last Samsung handset to feature a screen smaller than 5". |
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===Availability=== |
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Following the unveiling, [[Samsung]] announced that they would sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and [[Eastern Europe]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]], and [[Latin America]]. Just like its predecessors, the Galaxy A3 (2017) was not made available in the [[United States]], [[China]], [[Malaysia]] and [[India]].<ref name="goals">{{cite web|title=Shipment goals for new Samsung Galaxy A and J series revealed|date=January 9, 2017 |url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Shipment-goals-for-new-Samsung-Galaxy-A-and-J-series-revealed_id89787|publisher=PhoneArena|access-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref> |
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=== Variants === |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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!Model |
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!Processor |
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!SIM |
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!Region |
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|'''SM-A320FL''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Single |
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|[[Europe]] |
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|'''SM-A320F''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Single |
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|[[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[Oceania]], [[Middle East]], [[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Ukraine]] |
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|- |
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|'''SM-A320F/DS''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Dual |
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|[[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[Oceania]], [[Middle East]], [[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Ukraine]] |
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|- |
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|'''SM-A320Y''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Single |
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|[[Mexico]], [[New Zealand]] |
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|'''SM-A320Y/DS''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7870 |
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|Dual |
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||[[Latin America]], [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]] |
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{{-}} |
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== A5 == |
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[[File:Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 smartphones.jpg|thumb|left|Backside with camera]] |
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This series' Galaxy A5 runs [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow]] right out of the box and runs on [[TouchWiz]] interface, but was updated during August 2017 to [[Android Nougat|Android 7.0 Nougat]] and once again in February 2018 to run [[Android Oreo|Android 8.0 Oreo]]. The smartphone features an [[Exynos|Exynos 7880]] [[system-on-chip|SoC]] consisting of 8 [[ARM Holdings|ARM]] [[ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] backed by the [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-T830]] GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a dedicated MicroSD slot that it has unlike the predecessors of the A5 (which it was placed in the second [[Subscriber identity module|Nano-SIM]] slot). The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 3000{{nbsp}}mAh with fast-charging capabilities. Its extra features similar to Samsung's 2016 flagships include [[IP68]] water resistance, Always On Display and 3D glass backing with [[Gorilla Glass|Gorilla Glass 4]]. A new "Always On display" functionality displays a clock, calendar and notifications on screen when the device is in standby.<ref name="introduces" /> |
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===Availability=== |
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Following the unveiling, [[Samsung]] announced that they will sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and [[Eastern Europe]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]] and [[Latin America]]. Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was not released in the [[United States]].<ref name="goals" /> However, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was going to be sold in Canada,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.androidheadlines.com/2017/02/canadian-samsung-galaxy-a5-2017-receives-fcc-approval.html|title=Canadian Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Receives FCC Approval {{!}} Androidheadlines.com|date=February 13, 2017|newspaper=AndroidHeadlines.com {{!}}|access-date=February 21, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> unlike the 2016 edition. It was available in four colors, including black and rose-gold. |
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=== Variants === |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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!Model |
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!Processor |
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!SIM |
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!Region |
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|'''SM-A520F''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7880 |
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|Single |
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|[[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[Latin America]], [[Oceania]], [[Middle East]] |
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|- |
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|'''SM-A520F/DS''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7880 |
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|Dual |
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|[[Russia]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Ukraine]], [[UAE]] |
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|- |
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|'''SM-A520W''' |
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|[[Samsung Exynos]] 7 Octa 7880 |
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|Single |
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|[[Canada]] |
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|} |
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== A7 == |
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This series' Galaxy A7 runs [[Android 6.0 Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow]] out-of-the-box and runs on [[TouchWiz|Grace UX]] interface (and upgradable to [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Android Nougat|7.0 "Nougat" and Android 8.0 "Oreo"]] with [[Samsung Experience]] 8.1 and 9.0 respectively). The smartphone features an [[Exynos|Exynos 7880]] [[system-on-chip|SoC]] consisting of 8 [[ARM Holdings|ARM]] [[ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] backed by the [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-T830MP3]] GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a MicroSD card slot. Unlike the previous version of the A7, it has a dedicated MicroSD card slot allowing both a second SIM Card in dual SIM models and MicroSD card to be used at the same time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.samsung.com/za/support/skp/faq/1124138 |title=Galaxy A5/A7 2017 - How to install the SIM or USIM card on Dual SIM model |access-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204321/http://www.samsung.com/za/support/skp/faq/1124138 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201808/20180821190744857/SM-A320_A520_A720_UM_EU_Oreo_Eng_Rev.1.0_180508.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
This series' Galaxy A7 runs [[Android 6.0 Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow]] out-of-the-box and runs on [[TouchWiz|Grace UX]] interface (and upgradable to [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Android Nougat|7.0 "Nougat" and Android 8.0 "Oreo"]] with [[Samsung Experience]] 8.1 and 9.0 respectively). The smartphone features an [[Exynos|Exynos 7880]] [[system-on-chip|SoC]] consisting of 8 [[ARM Holdings|ARM]] [[ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] backed by the [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-T830MP3]] GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a MicroSD card slot. Unlike the previous version of the A7, it has a dedicated MicroSD card slot allowing both a second SIM Card in dual SIM models and MicroSD card to be used at the same time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.samsung.com/za/support/skp/faq/1124138 |title=Galaxy A5/A7 2017 - How to install the SIM or USIM card on Dual SIM model |access-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130204321/http://www.samsung.com/za/support/skp/faq/1124138 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201808/20180821190744857/SM-A320_A520_A720_UM_EU_Oreo_Eng_Rev.1.0_180508.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
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In January 2, 2017, Samsung unveiled the 2017 edition of the Galaxy A series, comprising three models. This move marks Samsung's first product launch since the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 back in October 2016.[1]
Newly improved features include 16-megapixel front and back cameras, an Exynos 7 Octa 7880 SoC, a 3D glass display (similar to Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S7), barometer and gyroscope sensors and IP68 certification for water and dust resistance as well as support for Gear 360 (2017). The new design of the series are very similar to the Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge, released in March 2016.[2][3] This was the last Galaxy A series to use the TouchWiz user interface, before being superseded by Samsung Experience and One UI in later models.
Overview of specifications
Model | A3[4] | A5[5] | A7[6] | |
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Support status | Unsupported | |||
Dates | Announced | January 2017 | ||
Released | January 2017 | |||
OS | Initial | TouchWiz 6 Android 6 | ||
Latest | Experience 9.0 Android 8 | |||
Dimensions mm (in) |
Height | 135.4 (5.33) | 146.1 (5.75) | 156.8 (6.17) |
Width | 66.2 (2.61) | 71.4 (2.81) | 77.6 (3.06) | |
Depth | 7.9 (0.31) | 7.9 (0.31) | 7.9 (0.31) | |
Weight g (lb) |
138 (0.304) | 157 (0.346) | 186 (0.410) | |
Colors | ||||
Display | Size | 4.7 in (120 mm) | 5.2 in (130 mm) | 5.7 in (140 mm) |
Resolution | 720 x 1280 | 1080 x 1920 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |||
Type | Super AMOLED | |||
Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | ||
Rear cameras | 13 MP | 16 MP | ||
RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | ||
Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB 64 GB |
32 GB | |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa |
Samsung Exynos 7880 Octa | ||
Battery | Capacity (mAh) | 2350 | 3000 | 3600 |
Replaceable | No | |||
Fast Charging | No | 18 W | ||
NFC | Yes | |||
IP rating | IP68 |
A3
Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Slogan | Same Galaxy DNA, different attitude |
Series | Galaxy A series |
Model | SM-A320x (Last letter varies by carrier & international models) |
Compatible networks | 2G, 3G (UMTS/HSPA), 4G (LTE) |
First released | January 2, 2017 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) |
Successor | Samsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018) |
Related | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 |
Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 135.4 × 66.2 × 7.9 mm |
Weight | 138g[7] |
Operating system |
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System-on-chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 |
CPU | Octa-Core 1.6 GHz |
GPU | Mali-T830 MP1[8] |
Memory | 2 GB RAM |
Storage | 16 GB |
Removable storage | up to 256 GB |
Battery | 2350mAh (non-removable)[9] |
Display | 4.7" (120mm) Super AMOLED HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1280x720 pixel[10] |
Rear camera | 12.8 MP |
Front camera | 8 MP |
Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot; Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR; USB-C v1.0 reversible connector |
Data inputs | List |
This series' Galaxy A3 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz user interface right out-of-the-box. The smartphone features an Exynos 7870 SoC consisting an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T830 GPU and backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable to 256 GB via the MicroSD slot which can also be used for a second Nano-SIM.[11]
The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor and its battery is rated at 2350mAh. Its extra features similar to the features found in Samsung's 2016 flagships include IP68 water resistance, Always On Display, and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4. A new "Always On Display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby.[12] It also features an FM radio.
This handset is currently the last in the A3 series, and also the last Samsung handset to feature a screen smaller than 5".
Availability
Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that they would sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Just like its predecessors, the Galaxy A3 (2017) was not made available in the United States, China, Malaysia and India.[13]
Variants
Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
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SM-A320FL | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 | Single | Europe |
SM-A320F | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 | Single | Asia, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine |
SM-A320F/DS | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 | Dual | Asia, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine |
SM-A320Y | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 | Single | Mexico, New Zealand |
SM-A320Y/DS | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 | Dual | Latin America, Indonesia, Thailand |
A5
Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Slogan | Same Galaxy DNA, different attitude |
Series | Galaxy A series |
Model | SM-A520x (Last letter varies by carrier & international models) |
First released | January 2, 2017 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
Successor | Samsung Galaxy A8 / A8+ (2018) |
Related | |
Type | Smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 146.1 × 71.4 × 7.9 mm3 |
Weight | 157 g |
Operating system |
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System-on-chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 |
CPU | Octa-core 1.9 GHz (1872 MHz) |
GPU | Mali-T830MP3 |
Memory | 3 GB RAM |
Storage | 32 GB |
Removable storage | Up to 256 GB |
Battery | 3000 mAh (non-removable) with fast-charging |
Display | 5.2 in Super AMOLED FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1080×1920 px |
Rear camera | 16 Mpx, 1080p@30fps |
Front camera | 16 Mpx, 1080p@30fps |
Connectivity |
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Data inputs | List |
This series' Galaxy A5 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow right out of the box and runs on TouchWiz interface, but was updated during August 2017 to Android 7.0 Nougat and once again in February 2018 to run Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone features an Exynos 7880 SoC consisting of 8 ARM Cortex-A53 backed by the Mali-T830 GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a dedicated MicroSD slot that it has unlike the predecessors of the A5 (which it was placed in the second Nano-SIM slot). The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 3000 mAh with fast-charging capabilities. Its extra features similar to Samsung's 2016 flagships include IP68 water resistance, Always On Display and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4. A new "Always On display" functionality displays a clock, calendar and notifications on screen when the device is in standby.[3]
Availability
Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that they will sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was not released in the United States.[13] However, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was going to be sold in Canada,[14] unlike the 2016 edition. It was available in four colors, including black and rose-gold.
Variants
Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
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SM-A520F | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Single | Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East |
SM-A520F/DS | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Dual | Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, UAE |
SM-A520W | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Single | Canada |
A7
Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Slogan | Same Galaxy DNA, different attitude |
Series | Galaxy A series |
Model | SM-A720x (where 'x' varies by carrier & international models) |
First released | January 2, 2017 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) |
Successor | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) |
Related | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 |
Type | Phablet |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 156.8 × 77.6 × 7.9 mm |
Weight | 186 g |
Operating system |
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System-on-chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 |
CPU | Octa-Core Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz |
GPU | Mali-T830MP3 950MHz |
Memory | 3 GB RAM |
Storage | 32 GB |
Removable storage | up to 256 GB |
Battery | 3600mAh (non-removable) with fast-charging |
Display | 5.7" Super AMOLED FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1080×1920 px |
Rear camera | 16 MP Flash |
Front camera | 16 MP |
Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot; Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR; USB-C v1.0 reversible connector, NFC |
Data inputs | List |
This series' Galaxy A7 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box and runs on Grace UX interface (and upgradable to Android 7.0 "Nougat" and Android 8.0 "Oreo" with Samsung Experience 8.1 and 9.0 respectively). The smartphone features an Exynos 7880 SoC consisting of 8 ARM Cortex-A53 backed by the Mali-T830MP3 GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a MicroSD card slot. Unlike the previous version of the A7, it has a dedicated MicroSD card slot allowing both a second SIM Card in dual SIM models and MicroSD card to be used at the same time.[15][16]
The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 3600mAh with fast-charging capabilities. Its extra features, similar to Samsung's 2016 flagship's, include IP68 water resistance, Always-on Display, and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4. A new "Always On display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby.[17] The Samsung A7 2017 received the latest and last Android 8.0 Oreo update in 2018.
Availability
Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that they will sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting CIS, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A7 Archived November 29, 2018, at the Wayback Machine (2017) will not be coming to the United States, Western and Central Europe as well as Caucasus countries and China.[13]
While Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) had broader availability in Europe, this model was never sold in that region because it was being deemed too expensive and also due to near-direct competition against Samsung Galaxy S7. Samsung will instead sell the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) to these countries instead.
Variants
Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
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SM-A720F | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Single | Asia, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, Middle East |
SM-A720F/DS | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Dual | Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine |
SM-A720Sp | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Single | South Korea (SK Telecom) |
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