Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) was announced in 2017, January. Released 2017, January With 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.6% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Exynos 7880 (14 nm) and running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2017, January. Released 2017, January
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 186 g (6.56 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 5.7 inches, 89.6 cm2 (~73.6% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Note: Always-on display

Platform

  • OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Chipset: Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T830MP3

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Note: ANT+, Samsung Pay

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W
  • Talk time: Up to 23 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 59 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud
  • Models: SM-A720F, SM-A720S
  • SAR: 1.00 W/kg (head)     0.71 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.21 W/kg (head)     1.33 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 280 EUR