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Samsung Launch Galaxy A7 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) in the PH

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Announced internationally at the start of the year, the Galaxy A7 (2017) and the Galaxy A5 (2017) officially debuts in the Philippines.

Galaxy A (2017) Series

A few days after it was announced internationally, Samsung brings in the new Galaxy A (2017) series to the country. The series actually has three variants, but only two will make it here – the A7 (2017) with a 5.7-inch display, and the A5 (2017) with a 5.2-inch display. The smaller (and presumably cheaper) A3 (2017) was not included in the launch.

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The Galaxy A7 (2017) and A5 (2017) feature design elements found in Samsung’s more expensive flagships. The new smartphones boast IP68 dust and water resistance, meaning it can withstand submerged in 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Aside from the added protection, the phones also feature metal frames and 3D glass backs.

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Looking at the specs, the Galaxy A (2017) fronts full HD Super AMOLED displays. Under the hood you’ll find an octa-core Exynos 7880 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and a now-standard 32GB of storage. As for the cameras, the front and back use 16MP sensors with f1.9 apertures. The rest of the specs include USB Type-C ports, NFC, fingerprint sensors and large batteries – 3,600 mAh for the Galaxy A7 (2017) and 3,000 mAh for the Galaxy A5 (2017).

The Galaxy A 2017 series will come in 3 colors Black Sky, Gold Sand, and Blue Mist. The Galaxy A7 (2017) will have retail price of P23,990, while the Galaxy A5 (2017) will go for P19,990. It will be out on Lazada starting January 14.

Galaxy A7 Specs:

  • 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display (Always-On Display Feature)
  • 1.9GHz Octa-core Exynos 7880 Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage +microSD up to 256GB
  • 16MP Main Camera w/ f1.9 Aperture, LED flash
  • 16MP Front Camera
  • Dual SIM, Dual Standby
  • LTE
  • Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth v4.2
  • NFC, MST
  • USB Type-C
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • IP68 Certification
  • Android 6 Marshmallow
  • Dimensions: 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
  • 3,600 mAh w/ Fast Charging

Galaxy A5 Specs:

  • 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display (Always-On Display Feature)
  • 1.9GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7880 Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage +microSD up to 256GB
  • 16MP Main Camera w/ F1.9, LED Flash
  • 16MP Front Camera w/ F1.9
  • Dual SIM, Dual Standby
  • LTE
  • Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth v4.2
  • NFC, MST
  • USB Type-C
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • IP68 Certification
  • Android 6 Marshmallow
  • Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9mm
  • 3,000 mAh w/ Fast Charging

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Bryan is a geek at heart and a tech enthusiast by choice. He has a strong background in corporate communications, marketing services, and customer relations having worked in the telecommunications and banking sectors for over two decades. In his spare time, he enjoys watching clips on YouTube and binge watching shows on Netflix.

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