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
  • 3Jn
  • 01 May 2017

AnonD-292864, 14 Mar 2017A5 2017 has Gorilla Glass 4. Huawei does not have any sort ... moreGet your facts right, Huawei P9 has Gorilla Glass 4

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    • Anonymous
    • 3Jn
    • 01 May 2017

    AnonD-664349, 24 Apr 2017First day with my new phone, the cameras, finger print scan... moreCan't tell people to avoid a phone just cos of your issues. I've had this handset since February and not has a single issue as yet

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      • Moha
      • rrp
      • 30 Apr 2017

      Am in kenya brought A5 from Sweden so any help of network locked sim card inserted

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        • AnonD-664349
        • vxV
        • 24 Apr 2017

        First day with my new phone, the cameras, finger print scanner, and even touch recognision on the screen are jokes - they might be acceptable for a phone a quarter the price.

        Avoid this phone.

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          • Shuvo
          • XP2
          • 19 Apr 2017

          I'm using the gold version of galaxy a5 2017 as my basic fone.perfect fone for gamers, YouTube lover, multimedia lover. Almost flagship fone in midrange package. Only one complain is camera. Not seems like 16mp.

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            • Yunnius
            • 8j2
            • 23 Mar 2017

            Cannot Encrypt Device... meaning I cannot read my corporate email on phone due to security restrictions. Should be a normal run-of-the-mill option on a higher end market phone!!

              It's battery performance has improved, but still is ridiculous. A grave issue that have always have haunted LG, ever since the great G2. This is the only place they could stand their ground over the S8. Camera, screen and performance will be worse by default, price will be on LG's side in the near future. It seems that with the bundled AKG headphones and the exclusive to Korea DAC, Samsung will win the sound department too. But LG could beat them on the battery front, such a shame this phone won't have any advantage...

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                • Anonymous
                • gNV
                • 22 Mar 2017

                AnonD-505842, 03 Mar 2017v5 plus anydayGud joke

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                  • 3W}
                  • 19 Mar 2017

                  who, 13 Mar 2017I have problems with signal. Almost everyday I have missed ... moreI have same issues

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                    • Peterpan
                    • 6p2
                    • 19 Mar 2017

                    It's one of the best A series 2017, I bought for me and for my wife, black and pink colors, all features are awesome, we love it.

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                      • Peterpan
                      • 6p2
                      • 18 Mar 2017

                      It's one of the best A series 2017, I bought for me and for my wife, black and pink colors, all features are awesome, we love it.

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                        • Meera hussain
                        • 3Ye
                        • 17 Mar 2017

                        who, 13 Mar 2017I have problems with signal. Almost everyday I have missed ... moreFrom my view, most of the dual sim have network problem, so i advised you to use single sim and try the performance of network.

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                          • gwx
                          • 17 Mar 2017

                          AnonD-292864, 21 Jan 2017Without upgrade ? A5 (2017) 16MP back ... moreyes you are right

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                            • mpx
                            • 15 Mar 2017

                            Why bother purchasing this in the UK when for £30 extra you can buy the OnePlus 3T which beats it in performance, camera, & battery life. Even the fingerprint scanner on the OP3T is more responsive. If the water resistance is the dealbreaker, bear in mind that the OP3T has stood up well to water tests.

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                              • AnonD-292864
                              • npd
                              • 14 Mar 2017

                              Sar, 05 Mar 2017Is it a52017 or huwaweip9 is better in durability?A5 2017 has Gorilla Glass 4. Huawei does not have any sort of tempered glass.

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                                • AnonD-292864
                                • npd
                                • 14 Mar 2017

                                Ahmad, 07 Mar 2017Does anyone has an idea when its price is going to drop. It... moreHere, price is dropped nearly $100 since it's launch.

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                                  • AnonD-292864
                                  • npd
                                  • 14 Mar 2017

                                  who, 13 Mar 2017I have problems with signal. Almost everyday I have missed ... moreDo a factory reset or go to the nearest Samsung service center.

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                                    • nXV
                                    • 13 Mar 2017

                                    I have problems with signal. Almost everyday I have missed calls because I was unreachable. Does anyone have same problem?

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                                      • AnonD-652245
                                      • gMC
                                      • 13 Mar 2017

                                      i had a9 pro , finger print scanner fails mostly also on the go not working .

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                                        • AnonD-622564
                                        • tYW
                                        • 08 Mar 2017

                                        AnonD-98399, 02 Mar 2017A5 vs Mi5 . but price should be A5 vs Mi5s Plus . do we nee... moreDont knw actualy,brand wise samsung is good,featr wise mi5 is good,bit cnfusd abt mi5 frnt cmera,a5 might hv the bettr 1.