When will samsung galaxy a7 come out. Samsung Galaxy A7 Review – The best mid-ranger with flagship features. Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

There is an opinion in society that when buying a mid-range phone, you deprive yourself of many opportunities that are characteristic of extremely expensive flagships, the acquisition of which not everyone can afford. Samsung, with its A-series, makes it clear that this does not have to be the case. This is especially true in 2017, when the model has been improved in all directions and now there is practically no difference between it and more expensive flagships. samsung galaxy A7 review showed that in 2017 the phone gained protection from moisture and dust, as well as a separate tray for a microSD card, which many will appreciate.

Specifications:

• Screen: Super AMOLED, 5.7", Full HD 1920x1080, capacitive, multi-touch (up to 10 touches), Always On Display support
• Processor: Octa-core Samsung Exynos 7880 up to 1.9 GHz
• Graphics accelerator: Mali-T830 MP3
• Operating System: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• RAM: 3 GB (LPDDR3)
• Built-in memory: 32 GB
• Memory card support: microSDXC up to 256 GB (separate slot) + OTG ( USB type-C)
• Communication: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz || UMTS 900/2100 || LTE 1, 3, 7, 34, 39
• SIM: 2x nano-SIM
• Wireless interfaces: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (5 GHz) with MIMO support, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, FM radio, NFC (HCE), MST
• Navigation: A-GPS, GLONASS
• Cameras: main - 16 MP (LED flash, phase detection autofocus), front - 16 MP (fixed focus)
• Sensors: light, proximity, Hall, accelerometer, microgyroscope, electronic compass, fingerprint scanner
• Battery: 3600 mAh, non-removable
• Dimensions: 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 186 grams

Equipment

The Galaxy A7 2017 comes in a white cardboard box, which is almost unchanged from last year's packaging. You can distinguish it only thanks to the inscription indicating that we have a device of 2017. The packaging looks very solid and presentable, you can feel the attention to detail.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 review showed that the content of the box, which turned out to be quite rich, is also pleasing: headphones, network adapter, an OTG and USB-C cable, a microUSB to USB-C adapter, thanks to which you can charge your smartphone even with an outdated cable, which is useful when, for example, you are away and there is simply no other option.

Compared to the previous generation, the Galaxy A7 2017 received more rounded shapes, which is a plus for its ergonomics. A metal frame runs along the entire perimeter of the case, giving rigidity to the structure. It is painted in body color. In the official sale in Russia, you can find options with a black, gold or milky blue case. Case materials have remained unchanged for several years - glass combined with metal. The result is a reliable and tactile solution that will appeal to most users.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A7 a720f review acquaints with the fact that the back side is made of glass, slightly curved at the edges. The manufacturer calls this technology 3D glass. On the front side, the more familiar 2.5D glass is used, which has already become the standard in 2017.

The space under the screen is occupied by a mechanical “Home” button, which, in addition to its main purpose, plays the role of a fingerprint scanner. On the sides of it are two touch navigation keys. They are invisible exactly until the moment you click on them.

On the front side, they left the corporate logo of the Samsung company, above which a mesh of the conversational speaker is provided. The sensors are located to the left of it, and the front camera lens is to the right.

The Samsung sm a720f Galaxy A7 review showed that the top edge is occupied by an additional noise reduction microphone and a slot in which a nano-format SIM card is installed. There is also a dedicated microSD slot. The second SIM is placed in a different location so that it does not have to sacrifice for memory expansion.

Three functional elements were brought to the bottom at the same time - a new sample port - USB-C, a microphone and a 3.5 mm audio jack to which headphones are connected. At the ends you can see thin strips for antennas made of plastic to improve the quality of communication reception. They are painted in the color of the body, so they are not so easy to see.

Another SIM card is installed in a separate tray provided on the left side of the case. Just above it, we observe a divided volume swing.

The power button and multimedia speaker are installed on the right. The solution is unusual, but in practice it is very convenient - in whatever position you do not hold the smartphone, the sound does not overlap.

On the back side, just above the company logo, there is the main camera and a flash to it. The camera does not protrude beyond the body at all, which ensures its safety during operation.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 sm a720f black review makes it clear that you need to use it very carefully - with a diagonal of 5.7 inches, it turned out to be quite large, it will not be so easy to hold it with one hand. In addition, glass is a slippery material, which is why the case tends to slip out of your hands.

The ergonomics of the phone is thought out to the smallest detail. The big advantage is the presence USB-C port supporting technology fast charging, and in addition, the cable can be inserted into it in any direction. The camera stopped sticking out of the body, which has always been characteristic of Samsung technology. What pleases no less is the presence of moisture protection according to the IP68 standard, which means you can not be afraid to wet the device in the pouring rain. It withstands a 30-minute submersion under water to a depth of 1.5 meters.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 gold review showed that the older model in the A-series received the largest display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches at FullHD resolution. As expected, a high-quality AMOLED matrix is ​​used with its inherent advantages and disadvantages. The pixel density is good, although it is far from record-breaking 386 ppi. If you bring the screen close to your eyes, you can notice a slight graininess. But in general, the settings and fonts look clear, it is unlikely that you will look so closely at the phone in everyday use.

There are several screen modes in the settings, including “Adaptive”, “Cinema”, “Basic” and “Photo”. The first two make the colors oversaturated, while the latter bring them closer to natural. If you are used to using IPS displays, then it is better to opt for one of the last two profiles.

Samsung Review Galaxy A7 a710f showed that it has a blue filter mode. It reduces eye strain, so it will be useful when working with the phone for a long time. The function can be turned on manually or work according to the schedule you set.

There is another feature inherent in Samsung technology - Always on Display technology. With its help, missed notifications and calls, date and some other functions are displayed on the lock screen. All this works with minimal energy consumption, so it practically does not affect autonomy.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 performance

A full review of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 once again confirms that smartphones of the average price category even if they look like flagships, they cannot compare with them in terms of performance. The hero of our review, albeit reminiscent of the appearance of the Galaxy S7, but far behind in performance. Although the power is enough to quickly complete any tasks set by the user, including games.

Test in Antutu

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 specs built on processor own production Exynos 7880 with 8 cores up to 1.9GHz. It is designed according to the 14-nm process technology, which means that everything should be fine with power consumption. Mali T830MP3 is responsible for graphics processing. RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, which may seem a little to many, but the situation is corrected by a microSD card up to 256 GB.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 specs do a good job with any tasks that a user can face, but top games only run on average graphics.

Interface

A review of the 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 showed that the smartphone uses the new Grace UX shell, based on version 6 of Android. Nothing says the interface better than the screenshots we've provided below.

Sound

The multimedia speaker is located on the right side of the case, just above the power button. Due to this, you do not block it when you watch a movie or play. But it sounds muffled, which is due to the use of a moisture-proof membrane, which is necessary to protect the case from water ingress.

The sound quality of the headphones is top notch. If desired, the sound can be changed for yourself using the equalizer and proprietary Adapt Sound technology.

autonomy

A review of the 2017 Samsung Galaxy A7 phone showed that it uses a 3600 mAh battery, which, combined with an energy-efficient processor and an AMOLED screen, allows you to count on decent autonomy results. When tested in PCMark at a brightness of 200 cd / m2, a full charge was enough for 9.5 hours. For an hour of playing Tanki, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was discharged by only 14%. With average use, you can count on two days battery life. Thanks to USB-C port fast charging standard supported.

cameras

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 camera review acquaints with the fact that the main 16 megapixel module has f / 1.9 aperture and a focal length of 27 mm. Also, it was endowed with autofocus and flash. Compared to last year's model, the number of pixels has grown, but not everything has changed for the better - electronic stabilization is used instead of optical stabilization.

Review samsung cameras The Galaxy A7 showed that in daylight conditions you can get very impressive pictures, both in automatic and in HDR mode. When shooting in HDR, saving images takes an order of magnitude longer, since processing time is required. This is also due to the lack of processor power.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 review in Russian demonstrates that f/1.9 aperture plays an important role when shooting at night. It allows the sensor to capture more light, bringing more detail into the frame in low light. But the pictures lack sharpness. Due to the lack of optical stabilization in low light, blurry frames sometimes come out.

The quality of the pictures can be compared with the Galaxy S6, which was once the flagship of the company, which is very good, given the cost of the device and its positioning.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 review showed that the front camera also received a resolution of 16 megapixels and f / 1.9 aperture. The quality of the pictures is at a very decent level.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy A7 of 2017 is a worthy representative of the middle level, which, in terms of its capabilities, has already crept as close as possible to the flagships. When you purchase it, you get moisture protection and all the necessary functions that were previously available exclusively to flagship models. The smartphone pleases with high-quality cameras, a pleasant interface to use, a screen and battery life. For many, a separate slot for a flash drive will be a real salvation. Among the shortcomings, only the muffled sound of the main speaker and the lack of optical stabilization, which was in last year's model.

Where could I buy?

The kit includes a smartphone, a microUSB cable with a 1.5-amp adapter, a headset, and a paper clip.

Design and ergonomics

A7 is sold in three colors: black, blue and pink. The last two modifications are very bright. And although they look pretty, classic black is still much more versatile. A device of this color was given to us as a sample for review.

The smartphone looks and feels almost monolithic. The case is glass and very easily soiled. In general, the device looks nice and expensive.

A7 - large and wide smartphone. In my hand, it lies uncomfortable: the thumb does not reach the top, and the grip is less strong. Thanks to the glossy surface of the case, the A7 runs the risk of slipping out of gloved hands more than once. But the weight is distributed correctly: the smartphone is not too elongated, and the center of gravity is somehow always felt in the palm of your hand.

There is nothing superfluous on the edges of the device: on the left is a slot for SIM cards and a flash drive, on the right are the volume and power buttons, on the bottom is a speaker and microphone hole, a microUSB connector and a mini-jack. On the upper edge you can see the eyes of sensors and cameras.

On the back of the case is the camera module, flash and the Samsung logo. And a million prints.

Screen and sound

The smartphone is not trying to appear frameless - there are noticeable edges on the top, bottom and sides. The aspect ratio of the display is close to 2:1 - with such proportions it is convenient to use the split screen function.

To the screen, as usual, no complaints. Samsung's Super AMOLED is installed here - bright, contrasting and perfectly calibrated. The smartphone gives a nice picture out of the box, but also supports a bunch of settings for the display, including color temperature or RGB filtering.

The Always On Display mode is supported - with it, the time and up-to-date information are always displayed. At the same time, the charge is spent insignificantly, thanks to the OLED screen.

But the sound is not very good. Firstly, the A7 has only one speaker, which means that you can forget about comfortable video viewing when the smartphone is in a horizontal position. And secondly, even this speaker could be better: the sound is tall and unconvincing. Apparently, AKG is designing an audio system only for the "older" Galaxy. The difference between the A7 and the flagships in sound is very noticeable.

One-button headphones out of the box do not save either, giving out a very compromise sound. However, if you treat them as a conversational headset, and not as a musical accessory, then the claims will disappear by themselves.

The main feature of the A7 is the camera module, which includes three lenses. A classic fast aperture for use in most shooting scenarios, an auxiliary one for determining depth when creating, and a wide-angle one that increases the space of the frame.

All this works. The idea with three lenses is justified. But if you look into the details, it becomes clear why the A7 is still not a flagship.

You can find fault with the work of each lens. The first, despite a high resolution, far from ideal in low light conditions. Noises rise, shutter speed increases - the slightest movement of the hand, and the photo will be smeared. The portrait work of the two lenses is also not very impressive: it seems that Samsung was afraid of the clumsy clipping of the edges of focal objects, which even premium smartphones sin. As a result, the camera “smeares” only a very distant background in bokeh. But you can change the degree of blur right during the shooting.

An unusual feature of the A7 deserves special attention - the presence of a wide-angle lens. It will help you take better collective shots and photographs against the backdrop of attractions. The effect of the fish eye when using the "wide-angle" is not noticed. With her, it just gets a little more into the frame. Here are just the characteristics of the lens compromise: resolution - 8 megapixels, aperture - ƒ / 2.4. Therefore, pictures with a 120-degree field of view are slightly worse than those taken with the main camera. Especially in low light.

There are no complaints about the front camera: selfies of acceptable quality are obtained both during the day and in the light of lanterns. Nothing unusual.

The camera interface is the same as we used to see in latest Samsung. Of the differences, only the wide-angle toggle switch that has appeared is striking. There is a mode in which the display completely turns into a viewfinder, and a Bixby smart camera that reads objects and texts in the frame. With it, you can quickly translate text on signs from unfamiliar languages, search for goods from the frame space in stores and determine the quality of wine by the label.

Verdict: in terms of the totality of the characteristics of the A7, it’s even nothing. It's easy to take good pictures, at least in natural light. But whether the presence of as many as three lenses is justified is a moot point. Perhaps you will use only the main one.

Protection

Three types of unlock are supported: by face, by fingerprint and by PIN. There is no iris identification and therefore no hybrid smart unlock. But this is optional - you will use your finger.

Samsung has built a fingerprint scanner into the power button. Despite the small area, the sensor works quickly and confidently. Unlocking happens imperceptibly, because we usually start work by pressing the main button. Good idea, execution didn't disappoint either.

Additional data protection can be provided using the Secure Folder function. This is the icon in the list where you can drag everything important and confidential: from photos to entire applications. The folder opens with your password. Useful feature for those who hide adult content from children or conduct secret correspondence in the messenger from the second account.

Performance

Performance is average. It is enough for any household tasks, but in powerful toys the power limit is felt. For example, in s maximum settings Graphics can't be played. This does not affect the operation of the system - everything works just as fast as on the flagships.

Some numbers for lovers of numbers. Geekbench 4 test results:

autonomy

The A7 has a battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh. He sits down slowly and smoothly. It does not break records of autonomy, but at the end of an active day, it must survive until evening charging.

Although the A7 case is made of glass, wireless charging is not supported.

Software

A7 works on Android based 8.0 with classic for Galaxy owners Samsung Experience 9.0 add-on. It is quite friendly, not overloaded with pre-installed services and strange gestures. There are apps from Samsung, Google and Microsoft.

A lot is tied to the Bixby assistant. There are few benefits from it in Russia. The Bixby screen, called by swiping from left to right, can be removed.

Results

The new Samsung Galaxy A7 is a solid mid-ranger with an excellent screen, good and acceptable performance. At the same time, Samsung added several interesting features to it that are not even in the company's flagships: a triple camera and a fingerprint scanner in the power button. This does not allow A7 to compete with the leading smartphone models, but favorably distinguishes it in the price segment of devices up to 30 thousand rubles.

If you don’t really understand why you need a flagship at all, if you don’t feel like spending more than $500 on a smartphone, and if you want to get a device that looks more expensive than it costs, the new Galaxy A7 is a great choice.

The cost of the Samsung Galaxy A7 at the time of this writing is 26,990 rubles.

In January 2017, the next update of the Galaxy A series smartphones was introduced, the line was replenished with three new products. The oldest of them was the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720F / DS - a middle-class phablet made in a glass case. Now you can buy it at a price of about 450-470 dollars, if we are talking about an officially imported device, or about 400 dollars, if it is a "gray" device. What you get for this money - our review will help you figure it out.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720F / DS - has become a logical successor to the ideas embodied in the previous generation of the A-series, but this is not just an improved version of its predecessor. It has some important differences, both externally and internally. And not all of them will appeal to those who are looking for a replacement for the A-series smartphones of past generations. Why so - read further in our review.

In Serie A, the Koreans do not rely on advanced hardware, so the technical samsung specifications Galaxy A7 (2017) SM-A720F/DS are not surprising. They are quite typical for a mid-range smartphone.

Design, body materials, dimensions and weight

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has traditionally received a metal and glass body, but the design has been redesigned compared to the previous generation. If before it was a rectangular block of glass and aluminum, slightly rounded at the corners, the new device has more pronounced curves. In addition, it has become larger and heavier: 156 mm in height, 77 mm in width, and 7.9 mm in thickness, and the device weighs 185 grams. An important innovation was the sealing of the case, ensuring compliance with the IP68 waterproof standard.

Despite the growth in weight and size parameters, the ergonomics of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is fine. It is 2 mm shorter and 1 mm narrower than the iPhone 7 Plus, which has a slightly smaller diagonal. Yes, and rounded shapes contribute to a comfortable grip. On the other hand, users who only had time to be glad that Samsung stopped making “remnants” may not like the abundance of roundness.

The entire A-series of 2017 is designed in the same style, the differences are only in size. Like the “little brothers”, the front of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has a home button with a fingerprint scanner, speaker and camera, as well as a sensor window. The front panel is covered with 2.5D glass.

Behind the device - also glass, rounded on all sides. At the top in the middle is the camera, which does not protrude at all, to the right of it is the flash. Below is the manufacturer's logo.

The control buttons are spaced on different sides of the metal base of the case.
On the right side is the power / lock key and speaker. Below is a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headset jack.
Above is a microphone for noise reduction and a slot for a SIM card and a flash drive.
On the left side are separate volume buttons and a SIM card slot.

CPU

The basis of the “stuffing” of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is the Exynos 7880 Octa chipset. This is a new chip manufactured using the 14 nm process technology. It contains 8 Cortex A53 cores with a frequency of up to 1.9 GHz and a Mali T830 MP3 graphics accelerator. This hardware is quite consistent with the middle class in 2017, but on the other hand, at the price of the Galaxy A7 (2017), the Chinese are ready to offer something cooler, for example, the flagship Snapdragon 821. However, fans of this line of smartphones are not chasing iron, so points in benchmarks - not the main thing.

Despite not the most powerful hardware, the device works smartly. Yes, and with the graphics subsystem he has an order, for games it will do. The result in AnTuTu is about 60 thousand points, of which about 18 thousand are accounted for by graphics. This is enough to play high settings, though not everywhere will be 60 FPS.

Memory

On board the Galaxy A7 (2017), 3 GB of RAM is soldered, it is typed with LPDDR4 chips. The system at the start consumes about half of this capacity. The drive holds 32 GB, of which about 23 GB is allocated for the user partition. There is also an independent microSD slot and there is USB support OTG drives.

Battery

The smartphone has a non-removable battery with a capacity of 3600 mAh. Fast charging function supported. The autonomy is decent, you can count on about 7 hours of gaming or just over 10 hours of mixed loads. If you do not load the device, using it only periodically for calls and correspondence, a smartphone can last 3 days on a single charge.

cameras

Galaxy A7 (2017) received higher resolution cameras than its predecessor. On the one hand, this is good, but this decision has its own pitfalls. The main matrix has a resolution of 16 MP, it is based on a 1/3" ISOCELL sensor, which means that the pixel sizes are reduced to 1 micron, their effective area is 25% smaller than usual. Although ISOCELL technology implies improved pixel protection from mutual interference, in practice the camera shoots well only during the day, which is facilitated by a good aperture of f/1.9.

In the evening everything is fine, but nothing more. Small details get lost and washed out, last year's A7 took clearer and sharper pictures in low light. The picture below shows that last year Galaxy smartphone A5 shot clearer than A7 2017.

Photo examples:

Another “improvement” of the camera is the refusal to use the optical stabilization mechanism. There is digital stabilization, but when shooting video on the go, it does not help much, the shaking is smoothed out, but does not disappear. Video recording is in FullHD, with 30 FPS. Video example:

The front camera has noticeably increased in resolution. Now it is 16 MP, like the main matrix, the same module is used, but without autofocus. The fixed focus is not set up very well: it seems that it is set not to infinity, but to a distance of half a meter. Because of this, you can capture the face in detail, but the background will be blurred, the sensor will not capture the depth of field, and the dynamic range is narrow. Video recording is also [email protected]

Taking a picture with a selfie camera

Screen

The Galaxy A7 (2017) is 5.7" diagonal, which is 0.2" larger than its predecessor. The matrix type is the same Super AMOLED with PenTile, the resolution is standard FullHD. Due to the growth of the diagonal, PPI dropped to 386 dpi. In principle, the picture looks clear, but there will definitely be owners of "eagle" eyes who will see the grid of subpixels. The full brightness of the display is about 410 cd/m2, the backlight PWM can only be seen at low brightness.

The screen of the smartphone is covered with Gorilla Glass 4 generation with a decent oleophobic layer. The glass has 2.5D rounded edges. Multi-touch is full-fledged, capable of responding to 10 simultaneous touches.

Communications

The device has two slots for SIM cards, they are separate (each in its own tray). Support for all current networks is provided, except for CDMA (not common in Europe). Wi-Fi can work with 2.4 and 5 GHz networks, the latest (of the common) 802.11ac standard is supported. The GPS and GLONASS signal receiver is responsible for navigation, which works quickly and determines the location well.

Bluetooth 4.2 has not gone anywhere, supporting work in an energy-saving mode. There is also an NFC module for contactless payments. There is a USB Type C port for charging and connecting accessories.

Sound

The smartphone does not have a discrete DAC, however, it produces good sound. The speaker is not loud (waterproofing is to blame for everything), but it is enough not to miss a call. In headphones, the device is able to reveal a wide frequency range, both bass and high-frequency sounds are reproduced. In the settings there is an equalizer menu for user presets. The device has a radio receiver.

Operating system

The smartphone is equipped with Android 6 OS, with a modified proprietary Samsung interface. It is habitually called TouchWiz, although officially the shell is called Grace UX. The system interface is worked out qualitatively, unlike numerous Chinese devices, there is a separate program menu. In terms of speed and stability, too, everything is in order. The only thing that Samsung is sometimes criticized for now is the refusal to release a smartphone immediately with Android Nougat on board. However, there is every reason to expect an update to come soon.

Peculiarities

The most main feature Galaxy A7 (2017) is IP68 certified. It implies that the smartphone will withstand immersion in water 1.5 meters longer than half an hour. Also an interesting feature of the device is the Always On Display function, which allows you to display the time, date, missed notifications and other useful information on a locked device. She almost does not eat battery power.

Alternatives

Finding an alternative to the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is quite difficult. Stylish devices with a similar diagonal can almost be counted on the fingers. One of them is Xiaomi Mi Note 2, but this smartphone is more expensive, it does not have water protection, and the screen is IPS. Last year's Galaxy A7, in which the camera has OIS, remains relevant. But this smarton is smaller, it also does not have water protection. A cheaper alternative would be the glass Meizu U20, but it has a 5.5" screen, no NFC, and the device is afraid of water.

If you start not from external parameters, but look for a 5.5-5.7 "phablet, protected from moisture - of the alternatives at a similar price ($ 400-500), only the Moto X series remains (released in 2015, but still relevant) , as well as HTC 10 Evo.

Smartphone pros and cons

• water protection;
• balanced chipset;
• decent autonomy;
• separate microSD slot.

Disadvantages:

• the main camera is not better, but in some ways worse than its predecessor;
• unsuccessful focus setting on the front camera.

Our Review

According to the results of the review of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), it can be noted that the smartphone left a slightly contradictory impression. On the one hand, it retained the concept of its predecessor, received protection from liquid and dust, became better in terms of iron and grew a little, while maintaining acceptable dimensions. But on the other hand, the camera, one of the main features of last year's A7, not only did not become much better, but even lost OIS and became less interesting for evening shooting.

In 2017, the famous South Korean manufacturer samsung appliances decided to update its line of mid-range smartphones. It turned out they, I must say, quite well. Phones, which previously fairly reliably occupied the middle niche in the mobile technology market, after the update began to claim the role of budget flagships of a higher level. Let's see what characteristics the so-called older model of the A-series offers - Samsung Galaxy A7 2017.

Main characteristics

First of all, it should be noted that the older model assumes the greatest and best technological “package”. However, the developers did not spoil us much. The package bundle of the 2017 A7 model is very slightly superior to its younger counterpart - the updated Samsung Galaxy A5. The main differences are battery capacity and, of course, screen size. Well, what else, in fact, smartphones measure.

Frame

Quite noticeable is the fact that the Koreans sought to bring the A-line as close as possible to their more luxurious relatives of the S-series. The design of the updated A7 is in many ways similar to the Samsung Galaxy S7 - rounded edges, glass upholstery, minimalism, identical key layout and speaker. However, such imitation does not harm at all. appearance phone, but, on the contrary, gives it a more elegant and stylish look.

• The case of the updated model is covered with glass on both sides. The front is protected by 2.5D glass while the back is protected by a 3D coating. The edges are framed by an elegant metal rim.
• The phone measures 156.8 x 77.6mm and is almost 7.9mm thick. Weight is 144 g.
• The phone is available in several color variations: standard black, elegant gold, baby blue and pale pink.

Technical filling

Of course, even the updated A7 cannot compete in performance with the luxury analogue of the Samsung Galaxy S7. However, one has only to remember what niche the smartphone was designed for. The Galaxy A7 2017 is a pretty good bet for the flagship title among mid-range phones, so specifications he's pretty decent.

It has a more powerful eight-core Exynos 7880 processor with a clock speed of 1.9 GHz compared to the version of that year. Graphics lies on the “shoulders” of the three-core Mali-T830 chip.

Initially, Android version 6.0 Marshmallow is installed on the phone, but the developers guarantee software updates to the next “sweetie” - Android 7.0 Nougat.

The user interface of the local sixth android uses the Grace UI graphical shell. Which, as you know, promises its users the ability to work in multi-window mode.

CPU new Galaxy A7 shows relatively good data when working with almost all tasks However, for resource-intensive programs, for example, for demanding games, the settings will have to be run with lower graphic parameters
GPU test shows very good results At the same level, the results of the performance test of the updated processor
On other tests, the device produces similar numbers.

Screen

The 2017 version of the Samsung Galaxy A7 pleases us with an extended Super AMOLED screen of 5.7 inches. The display resolution is 1080 x 1920 pixels per inch. Agree, a very standard feature for modern smartphones. However, the big plus is that the screen takes up about two-thirds of the entire front of the phone. The rest of the minimum falls on the mechanical control button "Home", touch invisibility "Return" and "Applications", as well as the speaker, front camera, proximity sensor and the famous Samsung inscription.

It is important to note that the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 has a screen calibration menu with a certain set of modes. Each of them demonstrates an impressive 100% color space coverage. Temperature, gamma and backlight also show extremely pleasing results.

The developers took care of optimizing the use of SIM cards

Now the smartphone has separate slots for both SIM cards and a memory card, which is very convenient.

Memory

As for the available space on the phone, here the updated version has undergone some changes. The phone's RAM remained at the same level - 3 GB, but the built-in memory has doubled and now stands at 32 GB against 16 GB in last year's version. Considering the space they occupy system files, the available space as a whole, of course, will be several gigabytes less. However, in this case, you can use microSD. Now the fresh Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 supports flash cards up to 256 GB instead of last year's 128 GB. So even the most kilobyte-expensive users will not be offended.

Battery

Now, a fresh brainchild of the South Korean developer has a more powerful Li-Po battery - 3600 mAh against last year's 3300 mAh. In addition, the phone has an accelerated samsung charging Adaptive Fast Charging. Due to it, the manufacturer promises to reduce the time spent on battery recovery to one and a half hours.

AT offline your phone will work as much as 380 hours (which, in terms of a day, promises us an incredible almost 16 days). In talk mode, the device will work 18 hours, listening to music can last up to 48 hours, and watching videos - up to 9. But wireless charging still not on the phone. Even despite the fact that this is the older model of the line.

Other "goodies"

The smartphone also supports the Always On Display function, which means that notifications, clock and date are displayed on its screen even in inactive mode.

You no longer have to keep turning your phone on and checking for notifications. Now all important alerts (as well as clock, calendar, etc.) are visible even when offline

This option consumes little energy, but looks quite stylish

Updated line Samsung smartphones Galaxy A this year boasts that its body is made according to the IP68 standard and is now reliably protected from moisture and dust. You can quite easily wet your phone in the pouring rain or even drop it into huge puddles of one and a half meters. Yes, yes, this is not a joke. The fresh version of the Galaxy A7 can withstand up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 1.5 meters.

Once upon a time, such photos could only be taken in Photoshop.

Also in this year's models, a modern two-way USB Type-C port is installed. Now you do not need to waste time and nerves on endless attempts to get into the charger connector with the right side. You can successfully insert usb cord into the nest almost with closed eyes and in complete darkness.

A two-way USB input seems like an incredible convenience, doesn't it?

One-hand operation is one of the assistant options that make using the phone easier and more comfortable. This function allows you to triple-click the home button to activate the one-handed control mode, in which active windows moved to one side of the display.

Perfect for both right-handers and left-handers (and even more so for ambidexters)

Smart capture is another such feature that makes it easier to work with screenshots.

The fingerprint scanner. However, we advise you to be careful with this option, because, despite the fact that the sensor itself is quite responsive, it requires quite careful settings. Don't be discouraged if your device doesn't recognize all your touches at first, and just try calibrating the scanner again.

In general, the applications and functions installed in this version largely duplicate the sets of other Sumsung models: the standard Galaxy Apps, the S Health fitness program, the Samsung Members online support service, of course, voice assistant S Voice and more. So, if you have had experience with other versions of South Korean phones, a lot of things will seem familiar to you.

The main and front cameras are another nice thing

The smartphone camera gives its users a rather strong 16 megapixels for both the main camera and the front one. Yes, the front camera on the Galaxy A7 2017 is no worse than the main lens. The aperture on both sides is F / 1.9, the focal length is 27 mm. The lens is equipped with autofocus and, of course, a flash. Compared to the model of that year, the current camera produces more working pixels, but the smartphone has lost a rather important option - optical image stabilization. A small problem quite noticeably follows from this: during the day you can take quite good pictures with excellent photosensitivity and detail without any problems, but in the late afternoon, when natural lighting is replaced by artificial lighting, noise and noticeable blurring appear. The deterioration of the picture is accompanied by an increasing focusing time.

Taking a picture at night, even with the Night mode set on the phone, does not give the best result.

But indoor selfies come out quite decent. The resolution of the matrix of the front camera is not inferior to the main lens - the same 16 megapixels. However, the tasks on it are much simpler: portrait shooting at close range. In addition, the front camera, like rear camera, has its flash. As it, the creators of the updated version of the Galaxy A7 decided to use soft white lighting from the phone screen.

Thanks to the soft lighting from the screen of the phone, selfies, even in a dim room, are detailed and not blurry.

However, some users complain that front-camera strongly blurs everything that is further than one meter from it. Those. taking a selfie against the background of something far away or large will initially be difficult for you.

Among other things, the video here is recorded in Full resolution HD. And now we must remember that even last year's version of the luxury Galaxy S7 had the ability to shoot videos in 4K resolution. And optical stabilization was available for the outdated Galaxy A7 2016. This suggests that despite the improved parameters of the processor, memory, battery and other things, the camera, on the contrary, began to work worse. The number of pixels has increased, but this cannot compensate for the lack of optical stabilization. And if during the day the camera produces quite a decent picture quality, then in the late afternoon and even more so at night, it is better to replace the phone with its analogue of last year.

In good outdoor lighting conditions, we got highly detailed pictures with high-quality color reproduction. If you look at a 100% crop of the frame, slight distortion and noise are noticeable, but these are already nit-picking.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/797 s, 27.0 mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/537 s, 27.0 mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/775 s, 27.0 mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/100s, 27.0mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/1681 s, 27.0 mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/208s, 27.0mm equiv.

Sometimes there are problems with overexposure and dark areas. However, among the subject programs, which are very few here, the HDR mode (high dynamic range) has wormed its way. It allows you to darken too bright places and highlight the "dips". Of course, the HDR in the Samsung Galaxy A7 is an effect. The resulting frames are very different from the source, but you can see the details hidden in the failed fragments.

Panorama mode does its job well. In good light conditions, we got a high-quality, highly detailed image, the gluing is almost invisible. At dusk, this mode copes rather poorly.

The performance of the camera indoors depends on the lighting conditions. If there is little light, blurring may appear. The fact is that with accurate autofocus, the program often increases the shutter speed, and this is affected by the lack of optical image stabilization. Tip: Hold your smartphone tight and you'll get sharp images with the right colors and great detail.

When shooting medium-sized objects from a short distance, you can see a slight but effective blurring of the background. Here I tried a lens with aperture F1.9.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 80, F1.9, 1/33s, 27.0mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 40, F1.9, 1/50s, 27.0mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 100, F1.9, 1/33s, 27.0mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 64, F1.9, 1/33s, 27.0mm equiv.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 has a single LED flash. As always, we note that it is better to shoot without it. The LED element will perfectly cope with the role of a flashlight in everyday life. But if there is no way without a flash, then be sure that it will not let you down and highlight objects. True, her flame lights up with a cold light.

There is a scene scene Night, but it does not save the situation much when shooting in low light. Here you can not do without additional accessories. The lack of optical image stabilization affects: in the dark, you need to hold your smartphone tightly and take pictures while holding your breath, as when shooting.

Unfortunately, focusing problems can occur in the evening.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: F1.9, 27.0 mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 640, F1.9, 1/17s, 27.0mm equiv.

SM-A720F SETTINGS: ISO 160, F1.9, 1/20s, 27.0mm equiv.

Camera app

The camera application is as clear as possible. There are few modes compared to the flagship S7 line. However, they can be downloaded from the company store. Story scenes include Auto and Pro, Panorama, HDR, Night and Food. AT manual mode the user is waiting for a minimum of settings: exposure compensation, ISO and white balance. Galaxy A7, by the way, does not know how to shoot in RAW format.