Samsung has officially launched its Galaxy A 2017 series of smartphones. The company has announced three smartphones in the series, namely, Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, Galaxy A5 2017 and Galaxy A7 2017. The Galaxy A (2017) series smartphones come with numerous upgrades over the predecessors. Scroll down for more details.
In line with the rumors, the 2017 Galaxy A series phones feature metal frame along the edges and 3D glass back. All three smartphones come with IP68 certification for resistance against water and dust. The smartphones also feature an Always on display and USB Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: Specifications & Features
- Processor: 1.5GHz octa-core Exynos 7870
- GPU: Mali-T830
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED (1280×720 pixels resolution)
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 16GB (expandable up to 256GB via microSD card)
- Rear Camera: 13 mega pixel with LED flash
- Front Camera: 8 mega pixel
- Battery: 2350mAh with fast charging
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm
- Dual SIM
- Fingerprint sensor
- IP68 water and dust resistant
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017: Specifications & Features
- Processor: 1.87GHz octa-core Exynos 7880
- GPU: Mali-T830
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.2-inch full HD Super AMOLED (1920×1080 pixels resolution)
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB (expandable up to 256GB via microSD card)
- Rear Camera: 16 mega pixel with LED flash
- Front Camera: 16 mega pixel
- Battery: 3000mAh with Adaptive Fast Charging
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C and NFC
- Dimensions: 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm
- Dual SIM
- Fingerprint sensor
- IP68 water and dust resistant
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: Specifications & Features
- Processor: 1.87GHz octa-core Exynos 7880
- GPU: Mali-T830
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.7-inch full HD Super AMOLED (1920×1080 pixels resolution)
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 32GB (expandable up to 256GB via microSD card)
- Rear Camera: 16 mega pixel with LED flash
- Front Camera: 16 mega pixel
- Battery: 3600mAh with Adaptive Fast Charging
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C and NFC
- Dimensions: 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm
- Dual SIM
- Fingerprint sensor
- IP68 water and dust resistant
Price & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, A5 2017 and A7 2017 will first go on sale in Russia and subsequently in the global markets. All three phones will be available in Black Sky, Blue Mist, Gold Sand and Peach Cloud color options. The price of Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series smartphones is yet to be announced.
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