Samsung started the new year with the launch of its new low-end Galaxy A series. The new smartphones come with significant improvements over their predecessors, including IP68 certification.
Samsung was said to be launching the new Galaxy A (2017) smartphone on January 5th, but it seems the company has decided to introduce it to the world a little earlier.
The design of the new smartphones follows roughly the same conventions as their predecessors, with a metal and glass frame, but a curvier back. In addition, Samsung has decided to make some changes to the speaker and move it to the right side. The Galaxy A (2017) series smartphones will be available in four colors, Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.
One of the biggest improvements that came to the series is the IP68 certification, which is also present in some of Samsung's flagships, such as the Galaxy S7. This certification ensures that the smartphone is protected from sand and water. The new phones also come with USB Type-C ports and fast charging.
The Galaxy A3 (2017) is the low-end phone in the series, featuring a 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.6GHz octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. It also features a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front-facing camera, as well as a 2,350mAh battery and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
The Galaxy A5 (2017) has a much larger 5.2-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.9GHz octa-core processor, and 3GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB of internal storage and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery with fast charging. The rear camera is 16MP, the same as the front camera.
The top model in the series is the Galaxy A7 (2017) with a 5.7-inch display and a 1.9GHz octa-core processor. It also has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, as well as a 16MP camera with f/1.9 aperture on the front and back. Compared to the Galaxy A5 (2017), the Galaxy A7 (2017) has a much larger battery, 3,600mAh with fast charging.
The new Galaxy A smartphones will go on sale in early January in Russia, and starting next month in other European countries. Asian fans may be able to get their hands on the phones from late January. Samsung Malaysia may start taking pre-orders on January 6.
The Galaxy A7 (2017) will not be available in Europe, while the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) could cost €329 and €429 in Europe.
