Samsung Galaxy A70 review

24 May 2019
The Samsung Galaxy A70 raises the bar within the new A series - a completely reimagined lineup to lead a full-scale war in the midrange kingdom. And the rule of the Chinese makers is very much threatened, having already seen what the A40 and A50 are capable of.

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TRBoomer, 27 Dec 2020I received mine and I am extremely pleased. The facial reco... moreThe issue with the fingerprint reader is a simple fix. Increase touch sensitivity and make sure to have your finger pressed firmly with the nail slightly closer to the screen it r as rely takes me more than one try to get it right.

    If your cache is full it may do that, also go into settings - device care and optimize your storage. I have had no problem with mine whatsoever.

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      • Demi
      • xD6
      • 28 Jan 2021

      Anonymous, 17 Dec 2020Very bad experience of buying this model. Finger print sens... moreSame problem with mines.

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        • Zephyr89
        • IbE
        • 23 Jan 2021

        TRBoomer, 27 Dec 2020I received mine and I am extremely pleased. The facial reco... moreTo fix the fingerprint unlock I added multiple fingers like both left and right thumb and index. As well as multiple of the same finger I use a glass screen protector I know that after putting it on I needed to redo all fingerprints and I have no problem unless my finger is super wet or dirty which is rare. Oh and there is a setting to increase touch sensitivity. I've had the phone going on 2 years and it still kicks ass no battery issues it lasts almost 2 days with hotspot on watching youtube simultaneously love my a70 just wished it could reverse charge my watch and headphones.

          Anonymous, 17 Dec 2020Very bad experience of buying this model. Finger print sens... moreThat is completely untrue. The fingerprint reader sometimes takes a while and it is precise so you have to leave your finger on it long enough to allow it to read. Most of the time I use facial recognition anyway.

          This is a fantastic phone, and a steal for the price which is now 230.00 US or less .

            bob, 26 Nov 2020this phone had an issue with battery Not true.

              I received mine and I am extremely pleased. The facial recognition works very well, and the cameras are excellent. It has a decent weight to it and feels substantial. The screen is just excellent and I no longer need reading glasses to use my phone.

              The the onscreen finger print reader is touchy compared to a dedicated finger print reader like older phones have. I had no problem with fingerprint readers on my previous pixel phones, but this one consistently take 3 to 5 tries to get it to work.

              The battery life is excellent, and so is the built in 128 GB of storage. I can add a micro SD if I want but 128 GB is probably ample space.

              The phone is very quick and responsive and pleasant to use. This is an excellent bargain.

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                • Anonymous
                • wuc
                • 17 Dec 2020

                Very bad experience of buying this model. Finger print sensor doesnt work, it freezes and dont respond for number of times a day, contacts widget dont work. Total failure it is.

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                  • bob
                  • C9a
                  • 26 Nov 2020

                  this phone had an issue with battery

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                    • Disappointed user
                    • mpL
                    • 23 Nov 2020

                    The on-screen fingerprint sensor doesn't work

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 17 Oct 2020

                      I had a A70 that I purchased from Xfinity. It failed over and over after a month or so. They reset it over and over. They changed a chip twice.
                      They finally told me I had a A70 and it had latent defects. They said they were going to replace the phone with another type. They sent an A 71. They ask me to send the A70 back. I did. They sent it back and said it had been in the water. It had not. I am very careful and I had an otter box cover. It never got dropped or even damp. You ask for help and see what you get. I've got way over 40 hours time on the phone trying to get it replaced. They said they had pictures. They promised to send them showing water damage. They never did. I have asked and asked but they have not sent the pictures. I plan to take the phone to an expert in Huntsville, Al with the pictures and determine the truth. I did not get water on the phone. I was talking to a lady just a few minutes ago. She said she was going to refund the phone cost. She said she had to put me on hold for a minute. They are telling me now over and over that it will be over 100 minutes. That I should call back later. I have never had this kind of problems and I am middle age. It has been over a half an hour and they still it will be over 100 minutes. It has been 48 minutes later and they still say it will over a 100 minutes. I did get her name. You should do the same. They often hang up on you while you are waiting. Make notes, Were they drinking or on dope. All you can do is share your opionion.
                      I purchased an Otter box cover trying to protect the phone. The A70 cover won't fit the A71
                      phone. They told me early on that they would issue credit for it. They never have. All that I am sharing is based on my experience and opinions. I hope you have better luck if you decide to venture into this area. It has been 54 minutes. They are still saying I have over 100 minutes. I try again tomorrow.

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                        • Thaby
                        • NwF
                        • 09 Oct 2020

                        Trinig73, 04 May 2020I think this phone is very impressive i have no regrets,cam... moreYeap is very good phone, and sound is very cool I like it when you used equalizer than A71

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                          • nadra
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                          • 30 Sep 2020

                          Bisco, 14 Sep 2020My phone is always hot and the touchpad is bad together wit... moremy phone screen locked i can not to open it

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                            • Karen
                            • fu%
                            • 23 Sep 2020

                            Impressive battery life for a Samsung on the A70 BUT it has this not so intelligent type ahead functionality which makes it totally irrelevant because you almost always have to type what you are writing in full because suggestions are always off. This would be even for short obvious sentences. I have now been looking for where to disable the functionality.

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                              • Bisco
                              • Nu6
                              • 14 Sep 2020

                              My phone is always hot and the touchpad is bad together with the earpiece how can I fix it please

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                                • Anonymous
                                • B}Z
                                • 14 Sep 2020

                                After 6 months of purchase charging system completely not working where I can get repaired? It has 24 months warranty. Please help me

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                                  • Anu
                                  • d%w
                                  • 12 Sep 2020

                                  A70 battery doesn't last for one day , from first day purchase this problem can't finish ,,

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                                    • kpu
                                    • 09 Sep 2020

                                    Samsung A70 has been nothing but a headache ever since I purchased it in Jan.2020. I've made numerous calls regarding the issues and the techs go through the their list of troubleshooting remedies and it works for a day or two...then it starts again. More phone calls, hours wasted on "hold", temporary fixes, and Samsung WILL NOT honor the warranty to replace my phone....stating "the last update will fix it, give it a week". DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE, ALSO THINK HARD ABOUT PURCHASING ANY SAMSUNG DEVICE DINCE THEY FO NIT HONOR THRIR WARRANTY.

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                                      • Smurfie
                                      • rsF
                                      • 28 Aug 2020

                                      Worse phone I have ever had. I have taken the phone in for repairs 4 times for the same problem. Battery just decides not to charge at all at least once a month

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                                        • bagsey
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                                        • 08 Aug 2020

                                        A70 text notifications absolute rubbish. have to constantly monitor the app to check if I have a text. cannot get either sound or icon notification, have tried SO MANY fixes. about to dump and change model. anyone else?

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