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Samsung Galaxy A Series is out!

4 February 2017 by Eileen

Samsung Galaxy A Series is out! Yesterday, I was invited to check out the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 smartphones in London. These are Samsung Electronics’ latest upper mid-range smartphones that are now available to purchase in the UK. The two variants available are the new A3 and A5 devices which combine style with an enhanced camera and other innovative features to make consumers’ everyday lives more convenient.

samsung Galaxy A

The Samsung Galaxy A Series feature enhanced front and rear cameras to enable users to capture moments in brilliant clarity on the go. The advanced camera technology now offers super-accurate autofocus, resulting in vibrant and clear photos; even ones that are captured in low-light conditions. Offering a stylish design as well as the latest technology, the Galaxy A3 and A5 devices feature a metal frame and 3D glass back that draws on Samsung’s premium design heritage.

Perfect for staying connected on the go, the Galaxy A series offers a long lasting battery life and Fast Charging (A5 only), enabling users to get their device back to full power faster than ever before. What’s more, for the first time, the Galaxy A series offers IP68 water and dust resistance, allowing it to withstand elements including rain, sweat, sand and dust so that users can take it with them almost anywhere.

UK consumers can buy the new Galaxy A3 and A5 through Samsung’s online store (priced £369 for A5, and £279 for A3), as well as selected carrier and retail partners. The A Series models are available to buy in four colours including Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud. Personally I love the Peach Cloud. It’s quite a girly and sweet colour.

I had a little play with both smartphones and love the style and of course, the features on the phone. Personally, if I had a big budget to buy a phone, I would go for the A5 as both front and rear cameras are 16-megapixel f/1.9. Nowadays, people use their phone as their main camera as it is always with you so having a great camera is an important consideration.

The next feature on the phone is the flutter shutter camera that allows you to position your button to any corner of the screen. This makes taking selfies so much easier. Lastly, like the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy A3/5 is IP68 water resistant. If you accidentally drop it in the water, you need not worry. You will be able to submerge the phone in 1.5m of water for about 30 minutes without suffering any lasting damage.

Galaxy A3 Galaxy A5
Network LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display 4.7” FHD Super AMOLED 5.2” FHD Super AMOLED
AP 1.6GHz Octa Core 1.9GHz Octa Core
OS Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow) Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow)
Camera Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 8MP (F1.9) Rear : 16MP (F1.9), Front : 16MP (F1.9)
Video MPEG4, H.265(HEVC), H.264(AVC), H.263, VC-1, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8, VP9 MPEG4, H.265(HEVC), H.264(AVC), H.263, VC-1, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8, VP9
Audio MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+,AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+,AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus
Additional Features MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option

* Samsung Pay launches may vary by market-readiness

MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option

* Samsung Pay launches may vary by market-readiness

Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+,

USB Type-C, NFC (UICC)

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+,

USB Type-C, NFC (UICC, eSE)

Sensor Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall

Fingerprint scanner, Barometer

Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall

Fingerprint scanner, Barometer

IP Code IP68 IP68
Memory 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage

Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)

3GB RAM + 32GB Storage

Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)

Dimension 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9mm 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9mm
Battery 2,350mAh 3,000mAh, Fast Charging

So what do you think about these new Samsung Galaxy upper mid-range phones? For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/uk.

Disclosure: I was invited to the event but was not asked to write about it. Image used with permission.

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Comments

  1. Jo says

    19 October 2017 at 1:32 pm

    I need a phone thats waterproof! I got a Google pixel that is not cheap and yet it’s only splash proof.

  2. Jessica Woods says

    21 July 2017 at 9:29 pm

    I’m looking for a new phone this sounds good is the speed ok?

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