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== Overview of specifications ==
== Overview of specifications ==
{|
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! colspan="2" | Model
|
! 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>
! 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>
! 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>
|-
! colspan="2" | Support status
| colspan="3" | Unsupported
|-
! rowspan="2" | Dates
! Announced
| colspan="3" | January 2017
|-
! Released
| colspan="3" | January 2017
|-
! rowspan="2" | OS
! Initial
| colspan="3" | [[TouchWiz|TouchWiz 6]]<br />{{small|[[Android 6]]}}
|-
! Latest
| colspan="3" | [[Samsung Experience|Experience 9.0]]<br />{{small|[[Android 8]]}}
|-
! rowspan="3" | Dimensions<br />{{small|mm (in)}}
! Height
| {{convert|135.4|mm|in|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|146.1|mm|in|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|156.8|mm|in|abbr=values}}
|-
! Width
| {{convert|66.2|mm|in|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|71.4|mm|in|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|77.6|mm|in|abbr=values}}
|-
! Depth
| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=values}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Weight<br />{{small|g (lb)}}
| {{convert|138|g|lb|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|157|g|lb|abbr=values}}
| {{convert|186|g|lb|abbr=values}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Colors
| colspan="3" | {{Color box|#eba8b3|border=silver}} {{Color box|#b0c1d3|border=silver}} {{Color box|#c3bdad|border=silver}} {{Color box|#161824|border=silver}}
|-
! rowspan="4" | Display
! Size
| {{convert|4.7|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|5.2|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|5.7|in|mm|abbr=on}}
|-
! Resolution
| 720 x 1280
| colspan="2" | 1080 x 1920
|-
! Refresh Rate
| colspan="3" | 60 Hz
|-
! Type
| colspan="3" | Super AMOLED
|-
! colspan="2" | Front camera
| 8 MP
| colspan="2" | 16 MP
|-
! colspan="2" | Rear cameras
| 13 MP
| colspan="2" | 16 MP
|-
! colspan="2" | RAM
| 2 GB
| colspan="2" | 3 GB
|-
! colspan="2" | Storage
| 16 GB
| 32 GB<br />64 GB
| 32 GB
|-
! colspan="2" | Processor
| {{small|Samsung}}<br />Exynos 7870 Octa
| colspan="2" | {{small|Samsung}}<br />Exynos 7880 Octa
|-
! rowspan="3" | Battery
! Capacity (mAh)
| 2350
| 3000
| 3600
|-
! Replaceable
| colspan="3" {{no}}
|-
! Fast Charging
| {{no}}
| colspan="2" | 18 W
|-
! colspan="2" | NFC
| colspan="3" {{yes}}
|-
! colspan="2" | [[IP code|IP]] rating
| colspan="3" | IP68
|}

== A3 ==
{{Infobox mobile phone
{{Infobox mobile phone
| 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
}}
}}
|
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&nbsp;GB RAM and 16&nbsp;GB internal storage expandable to 256&nbsp;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>

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]].

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]].<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>

=== Variants ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Model
!Processor
!SIM
!Region
|-
|'''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 ==
{{Infobox mobile phone
{{Infobox mobile phone
| 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]]
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&nbsp;GB of RAM and 32&nbsp;GB internal storage, expandable to 256&nbsp;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" />

===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]].<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.

=== Variants ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Model
!Processor
!SIM
!Region
|-
|'''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 ==
{{Infobox mobile phone
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
| name = Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
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-->
-->
}}
}}
|}
== A3 ==
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&nbsp;GB RAM and 16&nbsp;GB internal storage expandable to 256&nbsp;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>


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]].

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]].<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>

=== Variants ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Model
!Processor
!SIM
!Region
|-
|'''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 ==
[[File:Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 smartphones.jpg|thumb|left|Backside with camera]]
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&nbsp;GB of RAM and 32&nbsp;GB internal storage, expandable to 256&nbsp;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" />

===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]].<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.

=== Variants ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Model
!Processor
!SIM
!Region
|-
|'''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 ==
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&nbsp;GB of RAM and 32&nbsp;GB of internal storage, expandable to 256&nbsp;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&nbsp;GB of RAM and 32&nbsp;GB of internal storage, expandable to 256&nbsp;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>


Revision as of 15:00, 18 January 2024

colour photo of Samsung Galaxy A7 mobile phone
Samsung Galaxy A7

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

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganSame Galaxy DNA, different attitude
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A320x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
Compatible networks2G, 3G (UMTS/HSPA), 4G (LTE)
First releasedJanuary 2, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-01-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions135.4 × 66.2 × 7.9 mm
Mass138g[4]
Operating system
System-on-chipSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPUOcta-Core 1.6 GHz
GPUMali-T830 MP1[5]
Memory2 GB RAM
Storage16 GB
Removable storageup to 256 GB
Battery2350mAh (non-removable)[6]
Display4.7" (120mm) Super AMOLED HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1280x720 pixel[7]
Rear camera12.8 MP
Front camera8 MP
Connectivity802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;
Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR;
USB-C v1.0 reversible connector
Data inputs
List
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganSame Galaxy DNA, different attitude
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A520x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
First releasedJanuary 2, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-01-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A8 / A8+ (2018)
Related
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions146.1 × 71.4 × 7.9 mm3
Mass157 g
Operating system
System-on-chipSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880
CPUOcta-core 1.9 GHz (1872 MHz)
GPUMali-T830MP3
Memory3 GB RAM
Storage32 GB
Removable storageUp to 256 GB
Battery3000 mAh (non-removable) with fast-charging
Display5.2 in Super AMOLED FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1080×1920 px
Rear camera16 Mpx, 1080p@30fps
Front camera16 Mpx, 1080p@30fps
Connectivity
  • Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR;
  • USB-C v1.0 reversible connector
Data inputs
List
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganSame Galaxy DNA, different attitude
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A720x
(where 'x' varies by carrier & international models)
First releasedJanuary 2, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-01-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
TypePhablet
Form factorSlate
Dimensions156.8 × 77.6 × 7.9 mm
Mass186 g
Operating system
System-on-chipSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880
CPUOcta-Core Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz
GPUMali-T830MP3 950MHz
Memory3 GB RAM
Storage32 GB
Removable storageup to 256 GB
Battery3600mAh (non-removable) with fast-charging
Display5.7" Super AMOLED FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1080×1920 px
Rear camera16 MP Flash
Front camera16 MP
Connectivity802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;
Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR;
USB-C v1.0 reversible connector, NFC
Data inputs
List

A3

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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10]

Variants

Model Processor SIM Region
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

Backside with camera

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.[10] However, the Galaxy A5 (2017) was going to be sold in Canada,[11] unlike the 2016 edition. It was available in four colors, including black and rose-gold.

Variants

Model Processor SIM Region
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

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.[12][13]

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.[14] 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.[10]

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
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)

References

  1. ^ Larson, Selena (January 2, 2017). "Samsung unveils first smartphones since Note 7 debacle". CNN. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A 2017 Series Set to Launch on January 5". December 29, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Samsung Introduces Stylish, Powerful and Practical Galaxy A (2017) with Enhanced Camera". news.samsung.com.
  4. ^ "Galaxy A3". SAMSUNG. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Processor: Specs, Features". SAMSUNG. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A3 Product Specification". SAMSUNG. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) - Corning Gorilla Glass". Corning Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 12, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  8. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Full Phone Specifications".
  9. ^ "Samsung Introduces Stylish, Powerful and Practical Galaxy A (2017) with Enhanced Camera".
  10. ^ a b c "Shipment goals for new Samsung Galaxy A and J series revealed". PhoneArena. January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  11. ^ "Canadian Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Receives FCC Approval | Androidheadlines.com". AndroidHeadlines.com |. February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  12. ^ "Galaxy A5/A7 2017 - How to install the SIM or USIM card on Dual SIM model". Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  13. ^ http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201808/20180821190744857/SM-A320_A520_A720_UM_EU_Oreo_Eng_Rev.1.0_180508.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  14. ^ Samsung Introduces Stylish, Powerful and Practical Galaxy A (2017) with Enhanced Camera – Samsung Global Newsroom
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