5 mid-range Samsung phones to give for Christmas

Are you thinking of giving a Samsung mobile this Christmas? The South Korean has in its catalog several mid-range devices. They are a very good idea if you are looking for a device to navigate, use apps or watch videos without spending too much money but without giving up powerful specifications. This year, in fact, it has launched several very interesting proposals. All have average benefits, but without sacrificing quality and design. Some of them stand out for some other function. It will depend a lot on what you are looking for to choose one or the other. Do not worry, to get rid of doubts today we want to recommend 5 mid-range Samsung phones with which you will look very good this Christmas.

Samsung Galaxy J5 2017

The Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is one of the most interesting mid-range phones on the market. The highlight of this model is its 13-megapixel selfie camera with f / 1.9 aperture and flash. With it we can take good selfies. But also, the rear sensor is not far behind. It comes with a 13-megapixel resolution too, with flash and f / 1.7 aperture. At the design level, the Galaxy J5 2017 doesn't disappoint either. Dress up an aluminum and glass chassis with a fingerprint reader on the home button. At first glance it is a beautiful and elegant mobile, available in several colors: blue, black or gold.

The screen of the Galaxy J5 2017 has a size of 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. Inside we find an Exynos 7870 eight-core 1.6 GHz processor, accompanied by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of space (expandable via microSD). The terminal also equips a 3,000 mAh battery and Android 7 Nougat. Currently, you can find the Galaxy J5 2017 in stores like Media Markt for 240 euros. If you want to find it even cheaper, take a look at Vodafone. The operator sells it in cash for 216 euros.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

If you are looking to give away a phone with good photographic section and you can not raise much money, much attention to the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. This device features a primary and secondary 16 megapixel sensor with f / 1.9 and ability to record video in Full HD. And it is not the only thing that stands out. Its design doesn't disappoint at all, either. It has metallic frames and a glass-covered back with slightly rounded edges for easy grip. The fingerprint reader is located on the home button, which is always an advantage to increase security or to make payments.

The Galaxy A5 2017 is a mobile that will perform enough to make use of the most demanded applications on Google Play. It houses an eight-core processor working at a clock speed of 1.9 GHz, accompanied by 3 GB of RAM. Its storage is 32 GB, expandable by using microSD type cards. This terminal also has a 3,000 mAh battery, as well as IP68 protection and Always On Display technology. Its current price is 360 euros on the official Samsung website.

Samsung Galaxy J3 2017

The Samsung Galaxy J3 2107 is more discreet than previous devices. In any case, it perfectly meets the basic needs of a phone. The terminal is made entirely of metal and has a thickness of 8.2 millimeters. It follows the line of other Samsung mid-range models, but with a simpler appearance. It is also smaller than the Galaxy J5 and A5 2017. It has a 5-inch Incell TFT screen with HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. Its processor is an eight-core 1.4 GHz with 2 GB of RAM. It offers a storage of 16 GB (expandable) and equips a 2,400 mAh battery.

Regarding the photographic section, the Galaxy J3 2017 has a 5 megapixel front sensor, but with the peculiarity that it has Flash. In this way, we will have brighter selfies. The rear sensor is 13 megapixels with aperture of f / 1.9, autofocus and flash. This mobile lacks a fingerprint reader, although it has an integrated FM Radio. We have found one of the cheapest prices in Vodafone. The operator has it in its catalog completely free for 132 euros in cash.

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is the little brother of the A5 2017. Its screen is only 4.7 inches with HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. It makes use of Super AMOLED technology and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 system. This model is comfortable and fits perfectly in the hand. Therefore, it is perfect if you are looking for a mobile to give as a small and handy gift. Like the Galaxy A5 2017, the A3 2017 is also made of metal and glass and offers IP68 certification. At the power level, the device is powered by an eight-core processor at 1.6 GHz per core with 2 GB of RAM. Its storage capacity is 16 GB, expandable via microSD.

The photographic section of the Galaxy A3 2017 strictly complies with its mid-range status. It has a 13 megapixel main sensor with flash and f / 1.9 aperture. Its front sensor for selfies is 8 megapixels. It does not have flash, but it does have a lot of functions to improve captures. We can mention among them the panoramic Selfie mode, night mode or beauty mode. As for the rest of the features, the equipment also comes with a 3,000 mAh battery and a USB type C port. Giving away the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 will cost you around 260 euros. At that price it is now available at Fnac.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2017

Finally, another of Samsung's mid-range mobiles that you can give away this Christmas is the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017. This terminal has a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1,080 x 1,920 pixel resolution. The photographic section is not bad and is remarkable. Its secondary camera has a 13-megapixel resolution with flash, just like the main one. It also includes a 1.6GHz eight-core Exynos 7870 processor with 3GB of RAM and 16GB for storage.

The case of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is made of aluminum and glass. A fingerprint reader is available on the home button. Android 7 or a 3,600 mAh capacity battery is not lacking either. You can buy this device at El Corte Ingles for only 270 euros.

And… if you wait a bit

If the phone is to give it to yourself and you have some patience, the Samsung Galaxy A8 was announced yesterday. This device will arrive in January with greatly improved features compared to previous models. We can highlight among them an infinite screen or a double camera for selfies.