Samsung India launches 3rd generation Galaxy A7 priced at Rs 33,490, A5 at Rs 28,990

The company announced that the new Galaxy A7 and A5 will be available from March 15 onwards through all distribution channels.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 launched in India. Photo: Zeebiz web team

Samsung India on Monday launched the third generation of the Galaxy A series A7 and A5 smartphones in India. While the new Samsung Galaxy A7 was launched at a price of Rs 33,490, the Samsung Galaxy A5 is priced at 28,990.

The company announced that the new Galaxy A7 and A5 will be available from March 15 onwards through all distribution channels. It has also opened pre-bookings for the smartphones through the Samsung online portal from today.

Some of the specifications of the new Galaxy A series includes a 5.7-inch display for the Galaxy A7 and the 5.2-inch display for the Galaxy A5. Both come with a metal glass, 3D curvey body, zero protrusion camera lens, super AMOLED display and are IP68 water and dust resistant smartphones.

One of the key highlights of the smartphones is that both the A7 and A5 have 16 megapixel front as well as rear cameras with F1.9 lens. It also has a floating shutter button and allows users to click good photos even in low lighting conditions.

Apart from this, both smartphones are equipped with a 1.9GHz octa-core processor, 32GB internal memory which can be expanded to 256GB via microSD and 3GB RAM. While the A5 comes with a 3000mAh battery, the A7 comes with a 3600mAh battery. Both smartphones support fast charging capability.

Asim Warsi, Senior Vice President, Samsung India said, “At Samsung, we are always committed to innovate as per the need of our consumers to ensure that they have the most advanced and modern products in the market today.”

“The latest Galaxy A (2017) series is a testament to our commitment. We have integrated our consumers’ feedback on our previous models along with our unique design approach and features, to give an added performance and premium experience to the users,” he added.

Simple UI in the Galaxy A 2017 makes it easier to control the camera by just using one hand to swipe the screen, to change modes or instant filters to activate picture effects. Users can also leverage modes such as the Food Mode, to optimize photos and enhance the color of images.

The Galaxy A 2017 is available in two stylish colors - Black Sky and Gold Sand.

Samsung Galaxy A7 Product Specifications:

	Galaxy A7
Network	LTE 4G
Display	5.7” FHD Super AMOLED
AP	1.9GHz Octa Core
OS	Android Marshmallow
Camera	Rear : 16MP (F1.9), Front : 16MP (F1.9)
Additional features	Samsung Pay, Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM + SD Card, Always On Display * Samsung Pay launches may vary by market-readiness
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C,NFC
Sensor	Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall, Fingerprint scanner, Barometer, Gyrosensor
IP Code	IP68
Memory	3GB RAM + 32GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 256GB)
Dimension	156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9mm
Battery	3,600mAh, Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy A5 Product Specifications:

	Galaxy A5
Network	LTE 4G
Display	5.2” FHD Super AMOLED
AP	1.9GHz Octa Core
OS	Android Marshmallow
Camera	Rear : 16MP (F1.9), Front : 16MP (F1.9)
Additional features	Samsung Pay, Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM + SD Card, Always On Display * Samsung Pay launches may vary by market-readiness
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC
Sensor	Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB, Light, Hall, Fingerprint scanner, Barometer, Gyrosensor
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