Posted Mon Jan 2, 2017 at 08:30 AM PST by Steven Cohen
Three new Galaxy A mobile devices have been detailed.
Samsung has announced the latest additions to its Galaxy A line of smartphones. The new collection includes the 5.7-inch A7, 5.2-inch A5, and 4.7-inch A3.
"At Samsung, we are always trying to ensure our customers have the most advanced products on the market," said said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. "The latest Galaxy A series is a testament to this. We integrated our unique approach to design as well as the features Galaxy customers have come to love to provide added performance without compromising on style."
The Galaxy A series smartphones feature a premium metal frame design with a 3D glass back. Likewise, the mobile devices include a reversible USB Type-C port, an Always on Display, and IP68 water and dust resistance. Models will be available in Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.
Here's a full rundown of specs for each model:
Galaxy A7
- Network :LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators:
- Display :5.7” FHD Super AMOLED
- AP:1.9GHz Octa Core
- OS :Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow)
- Camera :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
- Audio :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
- Connectivity :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
- IP Code :IP68
- Memory :3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
- Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)
- Dimension :156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9mm,
- Battery :3,600mAh, Fast Charging
Galaxy A5
- Network :LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators:
- Display :5.2” FHD Super AMOLED
- AP:1.9GHz Octa Core
- OS :Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow)
- Camera :16MP (rear), 16MP (front)
- Video: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
- Additional features:MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
- Connectivity :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
- IP Code :IP68
- Memory :3GB RAM + 32GB Storage
- Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)
- Dimension :146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9mm
- Battery :3,000mAh, Fast Charging
Galaxy A3
- Network :LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators :
- Display :4.7” HD Super AMOLED
- AP:1.6 GHz Octa Core
- OS :Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow)
- Camera :Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 8MP (F1.9)
- Video: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
- Additional features:MST Technology (Samsung Pay) Option, Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
- Connectivity :Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC)
- Sensor :Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall, Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer
- IP Code :IP68
- Memory :2GB RAM + 16GB Storage
- Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)
- Dimension :135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9mm
- Battery :2,350mAh
The new Galaxy A will launch in Russia in early January and is then set to expand to global markets.
Source: Samsung
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