Samsung today announced the latest Galaxy A series which will be available in Ireland in two variants, the 5.2-inch A5 and 4.7-inch A3 models.
The Galaxy A and a metal frame and 3D glass back that can be seen as a continuation of Samsung’s design choices found in the S and Note range. The Galaxy A comes in four colours including Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.
“At Samsung, we are always trying to ensure our customers have the most advanced products on the market,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The latest Galaxy A series is a testament to this. We integrated our unique approach to design as well as the features Galaxy customers have come to love to provide added performance without compromising on style.”
The advanced camera technology found in the A series now offers super-accurate autofocus, which should help users who are taking photos in low-light conditions.
The Galaxy A also includes many of the features found in the flagship Galaxy S7 smartphone:
- The Galaxy A series offers IP68 water and dust resistance, allowing it to withstand elements including rain, sweat, sand and dust.
- Fast Charging enables users to get their device back to full power faster than ever before. The Galaxy A is also equipped with a reversible USB Type-C port for easy connectivity.
- Always on Display allows users to check for key notifications without waking up the device, saving both time and battery life.
- Increased memory and microSD support up to 256GB
Available from early February, Irish consumers can also pre-order the new Galaxy A3 & A5 from 20th January through retail partners nationwide.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Product Specifications:
| Galaxy A5 2017 | |
| Network | LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators |
| Display | 5.2” FHD Super AMOLED |
| AP | 1.9GHz Octa Core |
| OS | Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow) |
| Camera | Front & Rear: 16MP (F1.9) |
| Video | MPEG4, H.265(HEVC), H.264(AVC), H.263, VC-1, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8, VP9 |
| Audio | MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+,AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus |
| Additional features | Samsung KNOX, S-Voice |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC, eSE) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner, Barometer |
| IP Code | IP68 |
| Memory | 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 256GB) |
| Dimension | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9mm |
| Battery | 3,000mAh, Fast Charging |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Product Specifications:
| Galaxy A3 2017 | |
| Network | LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators |
| Display | 4.7” HD Super AMOLED |
| AP | 1.6 GHz Octa Core |
| OS | Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow) |
| Camera | Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 8MP (F1.9) |
| Video | MPEG4, H.265(HEVC), H.264(AVC), H.263, VC-1, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8, VP9 |
| Audio | MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+,AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus |
| Additional features | Samsung KNOX, S-Voice |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall, Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer |
| IP Code | IP68 |
| Memory | 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 256GB) |
| Dimension | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9mm |
| Battery | 2,350mAh |
