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]
Following the unveiling,
Samsung
announced that they would sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and
Eastern Europe
,
Africa
,
Asia
, and
Latin America
.
[
citation needed
]
General features
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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user interface, before being superseded by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]
|
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
|
Models
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Galaxy A3
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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
.
[7]
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
.
[8]
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".
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
|
Galaxy A5
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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]
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.
Galaxy A7
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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.
Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A7 will
[
needs update
]
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.
Critical reception
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Svet Kompjutera
praised A3 and A5's build quality and performance, noting that the difference in speed between the two is not great in everyday usage. A5's camera was assessed as above-average in the market segment. The price of A5 was judged as reasonable, but A3's price was seen unfavorably.
[15]
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