Samsung is big not only on the flagship smartphone front, but also on the mid-range segment. There are new Samsung phones every year. Today, we are going to review the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017!

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review: 5.2″, 3GB RAM

Samsung has definitely bring a lot of new stuff to the new Galaxy A5. First of all, the display department has been significantly upgraded. The Galaxy A5 2017 sports a 5.2″ AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels (Full HD). It displays colors very well, and there are color customization options (Settings > Display > Screen Mode). Design wise, this one is a real looker: there is a curved glass back, the frame is metal, Alway-on display (beware for battery drain!), and it also has one feature of high-end flagships: waterproof with IP68 certification!

As for performance, this phone is no slouch either. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Exynos 7880 chipset, which is said to be 36% more power efficient over the old one. Combined with 3GB RAM, it is quite powerful for most users. However, putting it beside flagships like the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, iPhone, or Pixel, the difference will show when doing heavy tasks. There is also 32GB of internal storage, and can be expandable by up to 256GB via microSD card.

Other Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 specs are also quite impressive. The phone features 16MP lenses for both the main and selfie camera. Upon usage, it produces great daylight photos, and decent night photos. However, as for video recording, it lacks stabilization and 4K recording, which is a bummer for those looking forward to this feature. The camera app has been revamped, you can quickly access it by double tapping the home button. The app interface is so much cleaner now. Lastly, the phone runs on Android 6 Marshmallow. However, the custom UI Grace from Samsung has tried its best to emulate the new Nougat OS, and it sure looks good.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 review: A phone worth buying

Samsung Galaxy A5 price is now RM. 2650. It is a very good price for a mid-range phone with the design of a flagship. Are you excited for this new phone in the A series?