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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • stylish phone that does perform well
  • Beautiful metal and glass build Great battery
  • the curved rear and fairly compact dimensions make

Cons

  • accelerometer and proximity sensors at times seem to be slow
  • The device is a little heavier at 186 grams as
  • experience sluggish response and mild heating issue

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 1080, 1920 px
  • AMOLED
  • 386 ppi
  • 3600 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 16 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

Pros

  • stylish phone that does perform well
  • Beautiful metal and glass build Great battery
  • the curved rear and fairly compact dimensions make
  • A7 will readily serve your needs without any hitch
  • overall experience was great
  • colour reproduction is great
  • and the pictures have enough details
  • Galaxy A series has consistently performed better than some of the rivals
  • it offers you dust and water resistance is commendable
  • Samsung has refined the design to a great extent
  • feels intuitive and swift

Cons

  • accelerometer and proximity sensors at times seem to be slow
  • The device is a little heavier at 186 grams as
  • experience sluggish response and mild heating issue
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • Details are missing in low-light shots
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • lack of 4K recording
  • slow motion at this price point is not good enough
  • the phone can be a bit slippery
  • Galaxy A7 doesn t falter at all
  • it is prone to scratches

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
386 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.9 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed1.9 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880
GPU modelARM Mali-T830
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage256GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height3.06 in
Width6.17 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight6.56 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density386.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
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Front camera
Primary resolution16.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Pink
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity3600.0 mAh
Talk time23.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging no

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 - Q&A (7)

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    sherill
    about 2 years ago
    Does the samsung galaxy a7 2017 have wireless charging?
    violet_vonrueden
    almost 2 years ago
    Unfortunately, your Galaxy A7 (2017) doesn't have Qi Wireless Charging integrated. However, you can use a Wireless Charging Adapter for your device in order to make it Qi compatible or view the list of all Qi enabled Phones.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does A7 2017 support fast charging?
    thomas
    over 1 year ago
    It supports 3.1Amp fast charging.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Samsung A7 2017 support 4G?
    francisco.ullrich
    over 1 year ago
    The device also has 32 GB internal storage + microSD (up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)) and a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 1920 pixels, 386 ppi) display. It has a 16MP rear camera and supports Wifi, NFC, GPS, 3G and 4G LTE.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does a Samsung A7 2017 battery last?
    darrick_torp
    over 1 year ago
    Having said that, battery life is still very respectable, with the A7 (2017) lasting 14 hours and 45 minutes.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Samsung A7 2017 support wireless charging?
    venus_abernathy
    over 1 year ago
    Unfortunately, your Galaxy A7 (2017) doesn't have Qi Wireless Charging integrated. However, you can use a Wireless Charging Adapter for your device in order to make it Qi compatible or view the list of all Qi enabled Phones.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    wanda.heller
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy a7 2017 waterproof?
    antony_kris
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes
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  • 0
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    malinda_sawayn
    about 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy a7 2017?
    palmer_fritsch
    almost 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) price in India starts from ₹ 24,990.
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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 A strong midrange choice
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CNET
Published: 16.03.2017
A strong midrange choice

Samsung's 2017 version of its affordable Galaxy A7 packs beauty and performance in one affordable package.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Review: Premium, but Samsung needs to do more
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 03.04.2017
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Review: Premium, but Samsung needs to do more
3.4

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) review: Premium design, great camera
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The Indian Express
Published: 06.05.2017
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) review: Premium design, great camera

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) offers a premium design and look, but at a mid-range price. Read our full review

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Review: A stylish midrange choice review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.04.2017
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Review: A stylish midrange choice review

Nothing short of a good mid-ranger

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Galaxy A7 (2017) Review: A force to be reckoned with
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SamMobile
Published: 15.02.2017
Galaxy A7 (2017) Review: A force to be reckoned with

Samsung added some much-needed substance to its mid-range lineup with the revamped Galaxy A series last year, and it proved ...

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 review: Plans, price, performance rated | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 30.08.2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 review: Plans, price, performance rated | Finder
3.0

The Samsung Galaxy A7 is big on megapixels and battery life, but low on price.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) review: Flagship features in an affordable package
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 25.02.2017
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) review: Flagship features in an affordable package
4.3

The line between Samsung's flagship S series and its mid-range A series continues to blur with the latest A series phones packed with new features, including an IP68 build and an always-on Super AMOLED display. We put the largest, 5.7-inch A7 variant, to the test.

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