Table of contents:
- 1. Very elegant design
- 2. A heart of iron
- 3. Full resolution selfies
- 4. Water and dust resistance
- 5. Mobile for a whole day (or more)
- 6. Fingerprint sensor
Announced at the beginning of the year, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 offers upper-middle-range features. The device is prepared to resist water and dust, which makes it very attractive for athletes. The rest of users who demand a terminal that fulfills its functions without problems, will also find in the Galaxy A5 2017 an ideal companion. The device mounts a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen. The chosen processor has been an eight-core, accompanied by a 3 GB RAM. This model also boasts a super camera for selfies (16 megapixels) or a 3,000 mAh battery. If you want to know the six key characteristics of this model, do not stop reading.
1. Very elegant design
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 does not disappoint when it comes to design. The device wears a metallic chassis mixed with glass, both for the front and the back. This gives it a very elegant yet simple appearance. It is not a very thick or heavy device. Its exact measurements are 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm and its weight 159 grams. Also, the Galaxy A5 2017 mounts a 5.2-inch screen with HD resolution and Super AMOLED technology. The panel is protected at all times by a layer of 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 glass. In this way we will avoid bumps and scratches.
2. A heart of iron
This new Galaxy model is powered by a 1.9 GHz octa-core processor, capable of combining its performance with 3 GB of RAM. It is, therefore, a set that allows you to perform heavy tasks. For example, we can play the latest games on Google Play or make use of several simultaneous processes. The team also offers 32 GB, expandable by using microSD-type cards of up to 256 GB. It should be noted that this device has not reached the market with the latest Android update. It has Android 6.0 Marshmallow, although a future update to Nougat is not ruled out.
3. Full resolution selfies
The Samsung Galaxy A5 mounts an improved camera compared to its predecessor. Both the front and rear cameras have a resolution of 16 megapixels. In the case of the front, it draws much more attention, since we will get much more defined selfies. Plus, taking a self portrait is now going to be easier than ever. And it is that we will only have to touch on the screen to focus as we please. The new camera also offers the new UX configuration system. This means that with a simple gesture of the finger we will be able to change between its different settings. The camera also allows the recording of videos in Full HD (1,920 x 1080 pixels).
4. Water and dust resistance
As we said before, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is completely resistant to water and dust. It is IP68 certified, which allows it to be submerged up to 1 meter deep for half an hour. This is especially interesting for athletes or for the summer. We will have an all-terrain mobile to transport without problems. We will not even be afraid to take it to the beach or pool with the risk that it will break at the moment when water falls on it.
5. Mobile for a whole day (or more)
If we compare it with its predecessor, the Galaxy A5 2017 arrives with a small improvement in the battery. From 2,900 mAh we go to a total of 3,000 mAh. If we take into account its characteristics, this will ensure that the day of use can be reached without problems. Of course, as long as you use it in a normal way. In fact, in the tests we carried out, we managed to use the terminal for a whole day with half the charge.
6. Fingerprint sensor
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 also has a fingerprint reader located on the home button. This functionality will allow the user to identify themselves in a safer and faster way. You can also activate certain functions or make payments online without having to enter personal data.
