After leaks initially outed a few details for Samsung mid-ranged A Series lineup for 2017, including the fact that they were getting an IP68 certification, the Korean brand finally gave an official statement via their News Room. While the A series has generally towed the line between its flagship smartphones and their more affordable J series, this year’s iteration promises to deliver a better mix of design and performance, plus enhancements to its cameras. Let’s take a look at the each of the specs for the Samsung Galaxy A Series (2017).
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Specifications
- 1.9GHz octa-core processor
- 3GB of RAM
- 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display; 1920×1080 resolution
- 32GB of expandable storage (Up to 256GB)
- 16-megapixel rear camera, f/1.9 aperture
- 16-megapixel front camera, f/1.9 aperture
- 3G, LTE
- Dual SIM
- WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2, NFC
- GPS, A-GPS
- Fingerprint sensor
- IP68 Certification
- USB Type-C
- 3600mAh battery with Fast Charging
- Android 6.0.16 Marshmallow
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Specifications
- 1.9GHz octa-core processor
- 3GB of RAM
- 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display; 1920×1080 resolution
- 32GB of expandable storage (Up to 256GB)
- 16-megapixel rear camera, f/1.9 aperture
- 16-megapixel front camera, f/1.9 aperture
- 3G, LTE
- Dual SIM
- WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2, NFC
- GPS, A-GPS
- Fingerprint sensor
- IP68 Certification
- USB Type-C
- 3000mAh battery with Fast Charging
- Android 6.0.16 Marshmallow
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Specifications
- 1.6GHz octa-core processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display; 1280×720 resolution
- 16GB of expandable storage (Up to 256GB)
- 13-megapixel rear camera, f/1.9 aperture
- 8-megapixel front camera, f/1.9 aperture
- 3G, LTE
- Dual SIM
- WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2, NFC
- GPS, A-GPS
- Fingerprint sensor
- IP68 Certification
- USB Type-C
- 2350mAh battery
- Android 6.0.16 Marshmallow
The Korean brand has always offered premium build quality with a good balance of hardware under the hood with A series and it looks like they’re set to deliver once again. The addition of water and dust resistance plus several spec upgrades definitely get a nod approval. The only question here is price and, so far, our source mentions that the A3 could be priced at €329 (Php 17,038), while the A5 is priced at €429 (Php 22,216); which is a little steep considering the amount of competition the Korean now faces. There was no mention of the price for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).