Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) review: Alphabet soup

20 January 2017
A 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 14nm Exynos chipset, a body made out of a glass/metal combo, IP68 certification, 16MP f/1.9 cameras front and back - it sure sounds like Samsung’s next flagship. Only it's not the flagship we're talking about, but the Galaxy A5 (2017) premium mid-ranger.

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  • Anonymous
  • KcW
  • 04 Oct 2017

Howmany colors does Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 have ?

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    • Anonymous
    • mhv
    • 11 Sep 2017

    Got a slightly used one for less than 200€ some weeks ago. Awesome phone for the price. If you don't care about gaming and picture quality too much, you will be hard pressed to find a more satisfying device.
    Very nice design and build quality, great screen, great battery life, pretty snappy and smooth, very few bugs and crashes. I don't think I will be updating it to Android 7, though (it could ruin everything)

      gert, 06 Mar 2017Do anyone know if the screen can be replace yes it can be replaced, here in Dubai it costs around 150 $

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        • AnonD-697425
        • P%u
        • 08 Sep 2017

        Great phone! It suits my needs especially about the battery, screen, performance and ram management. I dont need a flagship because I'm not a very heavy smartphone user. If you're an average user of smartphones, A5 2017 is great!

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          • Anonymous
          • Ixr
          • 23 Aug 2017

          Peterpan, 18 Mar 2017It's one of the best A series 2017, I bought for me and for... moreHow are Wendy and the lost boys doing?

            HarryD, 15 Mar 2017Why bother purchasing this in the UK when for £30 ext... moreWaterproof phone I suggest try using Xperia from Sony, they have many experience to do waterproof smartphone and always find the one with IP65/IP68.

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              • GHULAM MIRAN MUNIR
              • 3rC
              • 13 Jul 2017

              I have Samsung A5 2017
              Hi is bast mobile phone Samsung

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                • Anonymous
                • teq
                • 14 Jun 2017

                can i know this A5 2017 one support 360 VR....and how....?

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                  • AnonD-673996
                  • tDS
                  • 02 Jun 2017

                  My phone 😍

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                    • Abrad
                    • NHU
                    • 02 Jun 2017

                    Tourettes Guy, 22 Jan 2017Phew! I thought I was the only one asking for itWell it have the always on display.

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                      • AnonD-670056
                      • YQu
                      • 17 May 2017

                      I need it

                        geewaiho, 12 May 2017Once xiaomi start selling in the west, I can imagine the pr... moreThe Mi6 is already "not that cheap" compared to the Mi5 and Mi5s because they are improving the materials and build quality, but the redmi and redmi note are cheap enough to compete even if the price gets higher once they officially launch the brand in more countries. At least that's what is happening in Mexico, and they are offering a warranty valid for the whole latinamerica, not just Mexico. And they'll probably expand to North America from that point in the near future.

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                          • Sagar
                          • uNV
                          • 13 May 2017

                          Frent camera largest

                            Rikkon, 12 May 2017Some retailers and online shops are offering warranty and s... moreOnce xiaomi start selling in the west, I can imagine the prices won't remain as cheap.

                              geewaiho, 12 May 2017Xiaomi doesnt have an international presence in the west in... moreSome retailers and online shops are offering warranty and support for Xiaomi devices in Europe. Gearbest, for example, even have wharehouses in the U.K. So it's not as risky as years before. Not as reliable as buying one in India, where Xiaomi is even opening shops... or Mexico, where they just have launched the brand... But that wil change shortly.

                                Rikkon, 08 May 2017It is true that Chinese brands like Xiaomi are a risky inve... moreXiaomi doesnt have an international presence in the west in terms of customer service therefore you would have to deal with customer service in China. Imagine having to send in your faulty handset to China and the wait, seems like a massive hassle. I buy my phones either through carrier, an accredited uK retail or ebay. EBay Is fully protected so not an issue for me..

                                  geewaiho, 21 Jan 2017I totally agree with you. I have had a Xiaomi note 2 which ... moreIt is true that Chinese brands like Xiaomi are a risky investment because they haven't go oficially into the international market and that means poor post-sale support in terms of warranty and support, but the quality is not such a big problem when you get an original device. The real problem is that there are too many fake Xiaomi devices out there! The statistics are scary! So yes, it's more reliable to buy brands like Samsung... However there are fake ones too, so no matter what brand you choose, you have to be careful about where you buy your next phone.

                                    AnonD-638816, 27 Jan 2017i need Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is support screen mirroing. ... moreIt has the SmartView feature, wich let you view content on the tv. But You better do a research about compatibility between Samsung and Sony devices. If both support Miracast then no problem.

                                      Yunnius, 23 Mar 2017Cannot Encrypt Device... meaning I cannot read my corporate... moreIt has Samsung Knox, but you have to create a samsung account first to use it. Have you tried it? I suggest you to search information about on the web. I can't assure you that's what you need but maybe.

                                        Aspros, 22 Mar 2017It's battery performance has improved, but still is ridicul... moreThis section is about the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and you are talking about LG. Maybe you posted it on the wrong section

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