Up until last year, Chinese competition was primarily restricted to the under 20K price bracket and Samsung’s A-series was one of the rare few branded options for mid-range buyers. That’s not the case anymore.
Brands like Oppo and Vivo are pushing competent alternatives in the mid-range segment and, on the other hand, the likes of Xiaomi (Poco), Nokia, and Asus are pushing very lucrative devices online. Samsung is naturally stepping up its game and the Galaxy A7 (2018) launched today perhaps is the lowest price ‘A7’ at the launch and also packs in some new innovations. We have been testing the new triple camera phone and have summed up our findings in the Galaxy A7 (2018) review that follows:
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Specifications
Model Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Display 6-inch (1080 × 2222 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9
Processor 2.2 GHz Exynos 7885 Octa-Core processor
RAM 4GB/6GB
Internal Storage 64GB/128GB, expandable to 512GB
Software Android 8.1 Oreo
Primary Camera 24MP f/1.7 autofocus sensor, 8MP f/2.4 ultra wide sensor, 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor
Secondary Camera 24MP f/2.0, LED flash, Selfie focus and Pro Lighting mode
Dimensions and Weight 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5mm; Weight: 168g
Battery 3300mAh
Others Dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS, side mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung Pay, GLONASS, 3.5 mm jack
Price in India 4GB + 64GB – Rs. 23,990
6GB + 128GB – Rs. 28,990
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Review: Design and Build
Unlike the A6-series that launched earlier in the year, the Galaxy A7 (2018) has a glass back and color-matched metal polycarbonate side frame. Samsung has managed to restrict the overall thickness to 7.5mm, even while housing triple rear cameras.
Staying true to its design pedigree, Samsung has managed to avoid both – the camera hump and the notch. While restricting camera bulge is laudable from a design perspective, (and something Samsung practices even in its high-end phones like Galaxy S9 and Note 9) it also restricts the size of the camera sensor.
Samsung sticking to its no-notch philosophy, on the other hand, is certainly commendable and warmly welcome. After cycling through myriad
Brands like Oppo and Vivo are pushing competent alternatives in the mid-range segment and, on the other hand, the likes of Xiaomi (Poco), Nokia, and Asus are pushing very lucrative devices online. Samsung is naturally stepping up its game and the Galaxy A7 (2018) launched today perhaps is the lowest price ‘A7’ at the launch and also packs in some new innovations. We have been testing the new triple camera phone and have summed up our findings in the Galaxy A7 (2018) review that follows:
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Specifications
Model Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Display 6-inch (1080 × 2222 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9
Processor 2.2 GHz Exynos 7885 Octa-Core processor
RAM 4GB/6GB
Internal Storage 64GB/128GB, expandable to 512GB
Software Android 8.1 Oreo
Primary Camera 24MP f/1.7 autofocus sensor, 8MP f/2.4 ultra wide sensor, 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor
Secondary Camera 24MP f/2.0, LED flash, Selfie focus and Pro Lighting mode
Dimensions and Weight 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5mm; Weight: 168g
Battery 3300mAh
Others Dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS, side mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung Pay, GLONASS, 3.5 mm jack
Price in India 4GB + 64GB – Rs. 23,990
6GB + 128GB – Rs. 28,990
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Review: Design and Build
Unlike the A6-series that launched earlier in the year, the Galaxy A7 (2018) has a glass back and color-matched metal polycarbonate side frame. Samsung has managed to restrict the overall thickness to 7.5mm, even while housing triple rear cameras.
Staying true to its design pedigree, Samsung has managed to avoid both – the camera hump and the notch. While restricting camera bulge is laudable from a design perspective, (and something Samsung practices even in its high-end phones like Galaxy S9 and Note 9) it also restricts the size of the camera sensor.
Samsung sticking to its no-notch philosophy, on the other hand, is certainly commendable and warmly welcome. After cycling through myriad
