Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy A7 smartphone featuring a 5.5-inch HD sAMOLED display and a thickness of just 6.3mm. That's thinner than the iPhone 6 at 6.9mm and the iPhone 6 Plus at 7.1mm.
The Galaxy A7 is equipped with a multicore processor combining two separate quad core processors, 16GB of memory, 2GB of RAM, and a 2,600mAh battery. The smartphone has a 5MP front-facing camera and selfie features including ‘Ultra Wide Shot’ and ‘Auto Selfie’ modes, which make it possible to take a photograph using only a voice command or a wave of the hand. The device also offers ‘Always Clear Voice Auto Control’ to reduce noise from the surrounding environment, as well as LTE Category 4 support for quick photo and video uploads. In addition to these features, the Galaxy A7 offers a Private Mode, adding an extra layer of security for important files and documents, and Multi Screen app function capability.
In its press release, Samsung touts the A7's metal unibody.
The Galaxy A7, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 are designed for those who want to express effortlessly their unique style. With these devices, Samsung continues to focus on creating smartphones equipped with the slimmest metal unibody on the market today, with comfortable grip for ease of use. The range empowers users to choose a device which reflects their personal style and lifestyle needs, not just in terms of their unique features, but also their size and color options.
No word yet on when the phone will launch or how much it will cost. You can take a look at some photos and specifications below...
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dan_h - January 15, 2015 at 8:03pm
LOL release a NEW phone with an OLD OS
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Catsrules - January 16, 2015 at 5:35pm
NO kidding, Really Samsung, Android 5 has been out for months now, and I am sure Samsung had access to Android 5 for mouths before.
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c9man - January 14, 2015 at 6:59pm
Although Samsung may try, iPhone will still bend nicer.....
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Sam g - January 14, 2015 at 6:16pm
Looks just like a Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, and S5. Unreal Samsung. How about something New for Gods Sake!!!! No wonders Sales are Down!!!!
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dsa - January 14, 2015 at 10:24am
"Display: 5.5-inch HD sAMOLED"... hiding that it is only 720p.
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Catsrules - January 16, 2015 at 5:33pm
Actually I think it is 1080p, Samsung just messed up on the spec announcements
http://pocketnow.com/2015/01/14/galaxy-a7-resolution
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Guest - January 14, 2015 at 10:17am
But does it bend?
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Name14 - January 14, 2015 at 12:02pm
Excellent question...
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Maheen - January 14, 2015 at 6:20am
LOL how true about A99!!
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krishnakant26 - January 14, 2015 at 5:14am
By end of this year they'll reach A99!!!
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Pretender - January 14, 2015 at 2:22am
The price would be $599 US
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TheDean - January 14, 2015 at 1:27am
This is what Apple gets for buying supplies of critical parts from a tech giant who's vry capable of setting up a new division ie. smartphone.
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Aik - January 13, 2015 at 11:35pm
What an absolutely boring design! Nothing new even in the features! Jst a quick product line addition!
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Samsung Head - January 13, 2015 at 9:32pm
Apple is running out of ideas, it should start gertting used to it. Apple hater here.
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Vic - January 13, 2015 at 9:50pm
You mean Samsung is running out of ideas. Lmao. They have no innovation except seeing what apple does, and then they "try" to make it better. They copy apple in every single way possible
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Lukeplaid - January 13, 2015 at 8:45pm
hmm. One year ago, when the iPhone 5s came out in gold, one day later, the s4 came out in gold. The samsung galaxy s5 came out with a fingerprint scanner one month or so after the 5s with youth id. Now, after the incredibly thin 5.5 inch and not-as-bendy-as-we-all-thought iPhone 6 plus came out, the incredibly thin 5.5 inch hopefully not bendy samsung a7 comes out. People say that all apple does is copy samsung......
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owell - January 14, 2015 at 12:59am
But then apple buys parts from samsung...... whos the one missing the point? I think we all are. arguing when they probably make money together.( I like apple better though. smile
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Guest - January 13, 2015 at 7:41pm
But... will it bend??
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gamerscul9870 - January 13, 2015 at 8:56pm
Even more than the 6 due to thinness and material. #bendgate
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7e87f1f - January 13, 2015 at 9:46pm
It cannot bend, cause Apple will sue Samsung over bending rights.
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Edward rodriguez - January 13, 2015 at 7:11pm
Looks really good I have the 6 Plus with defender series i'm pretty sure that OtterBoxer Will make cases
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Yulio - January 13, 2015 at 7:01pm
looks like a bigger iPhone 5
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Guest - January 13, 2015 at 7:00pm
Do something special , no copyright .
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wow! - January 13, 2015 at 6:59pm
This is a nice looking phone stop hating on it.cant wait to see it in person.
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gamerscul9870 - January 13, 2015 at 9:01pm
It would be good if they introduce something new and actually undone. I hate the phone because it's built the same way as before. Look at past models, .2" of the newer screen slightly bigger, this time, copying apples strategy when in irony of Samsung here making points in ads that are generic beyond words yet they have nothing better or new to present even if it's completely ripped off from Apple.
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Luciano - January 13, 2015 at 6:53pm
Ugly looks outdated look,nothing compares to an iPhone 6
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Jacob - January 13, 2015 at 7:24pm
Well, the iPhone 6 Plus compares pretty well, either way they are both Samsung devices.
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gamerscul9870 - January 13, 2015 at 8:58pm
Iphone was made by Apple, the parts aren't Samsung at all thereby Apple device compared to a7.
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