A review of the catalog of samsung mobiles launched this year

The year 2017 has very little time left. During this year, we have been able to enjoy great news in the mobile industry. This has been the year that infinity screens have become fashionable. The top of the range of the big brands have competed fiercely this year to surpass the rest in sales. And dozens of terminals have been launched on the market throughout the year. Samsung, Apple, Huawei or LG among other brands.

However, today we want to focus on Samsung and look back. The Korean brand has presented several different models this year, adapted to the needs of each person. High, medium and low end terminals, designed for all budgets.

Overall, 2017 has been a great year for Samsung. Koreans have been on everyone's lips throughout the year with this wide variety of models, and that is why we want to dedicate a 'tribute' to them, reviewing their catalog of releases this year.

The Galaxy S and Galaxy Note range

There is no better way to start this review than with Samsung's higher-end phones. This 2017 has been a great year for both ranges, which have undergone some interesting changes in their design. We must make special mention of the Galaxy Note 8, which has managed to re-float the Note range after the problems that arose with the Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 + have been the last models of the Galaxy S range launched on the market. These terminals have been the first of the brand to not include the menu button and bet on an infinite screen that occupies almost the entire front. The designs of the S8 and S8 + have set the trend, giving way to a new general design for the next terminals of the Koreans.

For their part, the characteristics of both terminals strengthen the high-end title. We are talking about two terminals that, although they have small differences, share many specifications. We are facing a 5.8-inch QHD + screen in the case of the Galaxy S8 and 6.2 inches for the S8 +. Power is provided by the Exynos 8895 octa-core processor, supported by 4GB of RAM.

The standard version of both terminals has 64 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256 GB via micro SD. The two terminals offer a 12-megapixel main camera, with the possibility of 4K video, and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Android 7 Nougat (upgradeable to Android 8 Oreo) and 3000 mAh batteries for the Galaxy S8 and 3500 mAh for the S8 + crown these two phones of the highest range of Samsung.

We find these phones on their official website; the Galaxy S8 for 809.01 euros and the Galaxy S8 + for 909 euros. Two of the most powerful mobiles on the market that, until January 2018, can be purchased with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A for one euro more.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Galaxy S range has always been at the top of Samsung mobiles. However, in 2017 the palm has been taken by another terminal. We are talking, of course, of the Galaxy Note 8. This terminal is the most powerful of the brand currently, and for that reason it has been awarded by your expert as the best smartphone of the year 2017. And, although its specifications are similar to those of those already mentioned S8 and S8 +, outperforms these two with renewed features.

We are facing a 6.3-inch phone, with an infinite QHD + screen. The Exynos 8895 eight-core processor and its 6 GB of RAM cover all our power needs. Like the S8 and S8 +, it has 64 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256 GB. It has a dual 12-megapixel main camera, while its camera for selfies is 8 megapixels. This terminal is completed by a 3300 mAh battery and the Android 7 system, upgradeable to Android 8 Oreo.

The Galaxy Note 8 is sold on the official Samsung website for 1010.33 euros in its standard version. It is the perfect phone for the most demanding and exclusive users.

The Galaxy A range from 2017

It may seem that the mid-range has been relegated to the background by the Koreans, due to the impact of its top of the range. Nothing could be further from the truth. Samsung has launched three other new models in the Galaxy A range in 2017. With these terminals, the manufacturer has made it clear that it wants to defend its market gap in the mid-range.

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

We start in this range of mobiles with the cheapest option. We are talking, of course, of the Galaxy A3 2017. With this model, the Korean brand thinks of all users who do not need excessive power or exorbitant specifications. The Galaxy A3 2017 is the perfect phone for everyone looking for an affordable and simple alternative that maintains Samsung's quality standards.

We are facing a 4.7-inch model and HD resolution. Unlike the Galaxy S, this terminal includes the lower button bar, and lacks an infinite screen. Its processor is an Exynos 7 Octa 7870, supported by 2 GB of RAM. In terms of internal memory, we are talking about a meager 16 GB, although they can be expanded up to 256 GB via micro SD. Photographs will not be a problem, since the A3 2017 has a 13-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. Its 2350 mAh battery and Android 6 Marshmallow system, along with the security provided by the Samsung brand, make the Galaxy A3 2017 a great phone.

The terminal can be found for approximately € 250 through vendors outside of Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and Galaxy A7 2017

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 can be found from 358.99 euros on its official website. For its part, the Galaxy A7 2017 is for sale through third parties for approximately 300 euros.

The Galaxy J range from 2017

Last but not least, we want to talk about this year's Galaxy J range. 2017 has not been a bad year for Samsung's entry-level range. However, these models have remained in the shadow of their older brothers, who this year have made a big impact. Even so, this range of cheap phones has been a great help for Samsung, which has been strengthened in this price range with terminals as interesting as the ones we can see below.

Samsung Galaxy J3 2017

We begin the review of this range with the simplest and cheapest terminal. It should be said that the Galaxy J3 2017 is Samsung's cheapest device currently. It is a simple bet on the part of the Korean brand, for all those who hear the name of Samsung inspires confidence.

This phone has a 5-inch HD screen, an Exynos 7 Quad 7570 processor and 2 GB of RAM. Although 16 GB of internal storage may seem small, the memory is expandable up to 256 GB. Its main camera of 13 megapixels and its front camera of 8 allow taking photos of sufficient quality for the target user of the terminal. The characteristics of this mobile conclude with a 2400 mAh battery and the Android 7 Nougat system.

We can find the Galaxy J3 2017 through an external seller, starting at 199 euros.

Samsung Galaxy J5 2017

The next model in the range is the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017. This phone improves the J3's stakes without breaking the low-end specs, which means decent features for a cheap price.

Among the features of the J3 we find a 5.2-inch HD screen, an Exynos 7 Octa 7870 processor and 3 GB of RAM. Like the J3, the J5 has 16 GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD. Both the main camera and the selfie camera have 13 megapixels, and all these specifications are supported thanks to a 3000 mAh battery. The system chosen for this terminal is Android 7 Nougat.

The Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 can be found for sale, also through third parties, starting at 240 euros.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2017

We finish this review with the last terminal in the Galaxy J range launched in 2017, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017. This terminal is the most powerful in the range, and offers a fairly inexpensive solution for those who wish to get a little closer to the mid-range.

The Galaxy J7 2017 has the largest screen in the J range; 5.5 inches and Full HD resolution. In the rest of the specifications, this terminal is similar to the Galaxy J5 2017. Its processor is an Exynos 7 Octa 7870, supported by 3 GB of RAM. It has 16 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 256 GB. The rear and front cameras have a single sensor of 13 megapixels each. Lastly, the device includes a 3600 mAh battery and the Andorid 7 Nougat operating system.

The Galaxy J7 2017 is the only terminal in the range that we can find for sale through the official Samsung website, and it sells for 299 euros.