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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  • Ahmad
  • 6P@
  • 07 Mar 2017

Does anyone has an idea when its price is going to drop. Its about months it was launched.

    • g
    • gert
    • f31
    • 06 Mar 2017

    Do anyone know if the screen can be replace

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      • Sar
      • 3%I
      • 05 Mar 2017

      Is it a52017 or huwaweip9 is better in durability?

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        • AnonD-650230
        • 6QH
        • 05 Mar 2017

        Does this mobile support Edge technolgy that support VR?

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          • David
          • 3ns
          • 05 Mar 2017

          Return the old video samples, it is much better then this new one.

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            • AnonD-505842
            • gMJ
            • 03 Mar 2017

            Edz, 02 Mar 2017What is better Samsung a7 2017 or vivo v5 plus??? PLanning ... morev5 plus anyday

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              • AnonD-379546
              • 0NV
              • 03 Mar 2017

              Have Samsung galaxy a5 2016 one,excellent price for a smartphone, paid Euro €289.00
              Happy with it.

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                • AnonD-98399
                • tZj
                • 02 Mar 2017

                A5 vs Mi5 . but price should be A5 vs Mi5s Plus . do we need more consideration ? maybe i need a phone during my bath. or when its caught fire i can submerge it into water without damage .

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                  • Edz
                  • vxg
                  • 02 Mar 2017

                  What is better Samsung a7 2017 or vivo v5 plus??? PLanning to buy a phone...
                  I'm more on Samsung but the vivo attracts me

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                    • AnonD-104084
                    • tDC
                    • 02 Mar 2017

                    AnonD-638816, 27 Jan 2017i need Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is support screen mirroing. ... moreDon't know, don't have the smart tv 😱😱😱

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                      • AnonD-104084
                      • tDC
                      • 02 Mar 2017

                      AnonD-649279, 02 Mar 2017Hi Please assist. I need the above phone. Samsung galax... moreYou need it? Then buy it

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                        • AnonD-649279
                        • fjS
                        • 02 Mar 2017

                        Hi

                        Please assist. I need the above phone. Samsung galaxy A5 2017.

                        Regards
                        Benjamin

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                          • AnonD-606595
                          • kwM
                          • 28 Feb 2017

                          I can't wait to get my black one Thursday, I'm going to put open camera on it and use the stabilization setting and post what happens here. I hope it fixes it. Open camera is amazing I use it on my Z3+ now

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                            • AnonD-606595
                            • 7Lr
                            • 26 Feb 2017

                            Mhel aguilar, 07 Feb 2017Im too dissapointed whenever i called i always experince dr... moreAre you sure its the phone? dropped calls can be the carrier too. check signal strength

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                              • AnonD-606595
                              • 7Lr
                              • 26 Feb 2017

                              Guys after a day and a night trying to decide over a refurbed unlocked s7 and a new A5 2017, The idea of a fresh new battery, decent performance, Water resistance, and c port, I finally decided the main issue was the video recording which I do not do anyway, I suspect that software can fix this issue more than likely and at 339 pricepoint with a non branded factory unlocked clean phone I think its worth the money, pulled the trigger this AM :)

                              The refurbed s7's may be a bargain at 360 ish but the battery may be less from use, the WR may be affected from abuse and quite frankly it may have scratch where it may drive me nuts personally. so New is better in my case. I need long battery life for the work I do.

                                AnonD-292864, 30 Jan 2017Removal of OIS doesn't make such a big difference.Until you have used one

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                                  • Mhel aguilar
                                  • thH
                                  • 07 Feb 2017

                                  Im too dissapointed whenever i called i always experince drop call .i bought it brand new and for 3wiks experience i am not satisfied for always drop my call my god

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                                    • Ajhar
                                    • gNR
                                    • 06 Feb 2017

                                    AnonD-637006, 23 Jan 2017I think 2016 Design is better than this one..I think A5 6 look best in one

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                                      • Stephen
                                      • g}t
                                      • 31 Jan 2017

                                      AnonD-623808, 25 Jan 2017As the ex owner of Galaxy A5 2015, and current owner of Gal... moreThe a 2016 series had no gyro sensor, but the A 2017 replaced their ois with gyro sensors

                                        AnonD-292864, 30 Jan 2017Removal of OIS doesn't make such a big difference.No?
                                        What this rev surprisingly didnt tell you and some other around the net did is....
                                        This phone actually has NO video stabilisation...