Samsung Galaxy A7 Delivers Stellar Features, But Pricing Could Be A Huge Setback

The new Samsung Galaxy A7 released in February 2016, featuring several powerful specifications. However, its high price tag may force potential buyers to search for alternatives.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 has great style and build quality. It has a glass and metal body, similar to the Galaxy S6 and S7. The device also has Gorilla Glass 4 protection on the front and back.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 features a 5.5-inch full HD super AMOLED display with slim bezels. Some of the screen capabilities include different screen modes, single-hand operation mode and smart stay, writes Economic Times. The phone has a fingerprint scanner on the home button. The smartphone runs on an octa-core Exynos processor, has 3GB of RAM, 16GB internal memory and a 3,300mAh battery. The performance and loading times are great and users can further save power through the available consumption modes.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 has a 13-megapixel rear camera with an f1.9 aperture and a 5-megapixel rear shooter. It has optical image stabilization and full HD video support. The images are generally crisp with great colors. However, ome may experience problems with greens and reds.

Indian Express adds that the Samsung Galaxy A7 runs on the Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box. Its appearance is quite similar to the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge+, although it is not as curved on the side. The phone is quite portable and lightweight and comes in black and gold tones.

Some of the advantages that the Samsung Galaxy A7 offers are the wide 5.5-inch display, which is ideal for watching videos, reading documents and playing games. The smartphone is capable of multitasking and has good connectivity and call quality. The battery life is also a plus, being able to last one whole day. The selfie camera is above average, although it has issues in low-light conditions.

Based on the same Indian Express report, some of the drawbacks of the Samsung Galaxy A7 include the long charging time and high price tag. Currently, the device is priced at around $500. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is priced lower by a few dollars, which makes the Samsung Galaxy A7 overpriced for some potential users.

Users, however, expect the price of the Samsung Galaxy A7 to drop a few weeks after its launch. They may wait a while before availing. More updates and details on the Samsung Galaxy A7 are expected soon.