Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) And Galaxy A7 (2017) With Water Resistance Now Official In PH!

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) And Galaxy A7 (2017) With Water Resistance Now Official In PH!

Following the success of their A (2016) series, Samsung Philippines has officially launched the updated Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) in the country.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017)

Both phones are packed with high-end type of build quality boasting a 3D glass back cover. This is the first time that Samsung's A series will have IP68 water resistance up to 1.5 meters deep and 30 mins time. Being rated at IP68, both phones also has dust protection to prevent it from getting inside your phone.


On top of that Samsung improved the rest by incuding USB Type C connection, fast charging tech, and better cameras. 

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Specs

Display: 5.2 Inch FHD Super AMOLED 1920 x 1080 resolution at 424 ppi

CPU: 1.9 GHz 64 Bit Exynos 7880 octa core processor

GPU: Mali T830

RAM: 3 GB

ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 256 GB

Back Camera: 16 MP f/1.9 w/ AF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16 MP f/1.9

Battery: 3,000 mAh w/ fast charging

OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ TouchWiz UI

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE Cat 6, ANT+, NFC, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM

Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB Type C, IP68 rating, Colors: gold sand, peach cloud

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, geomagnetic, rgb light, hall, barometer

Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm

Weight: 157 g

Price: PHP 19,990

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is basically the same with the A5 (2017) except that it has larger 5.7 inch display and 3,600 mAh of battery capacity.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Specs

Display: 5.7 Inch FHD Super AMOLED 1920 x 1080 resolution at 386 ppi

CPU: 1.9 GHz 64 Bit Exynos 7880 octa core processor

GPU: Mali T830

RAM: 3 GB

ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 256 GB

Back Camera: 16 MP f/1.9 w/ AF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16 MP f/1.9

Battery: 3,600 mAh w/ fast charging

OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ TouchWiz UI

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.2, LTE Cat 6, ANT+, NFC, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM

Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB Type C, IP68 rating, Colors: black sky, peach cloud

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, geomagnetic, rgb light, hall, barometer

Dimensions: 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm

Weight: TBC

Price: PHP 23,990


The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) will be available nationwide starting January 14, 2017 for PHP 19,990 and PHP 23,990 respectively at Lazada Philippines!


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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) And Galaxy A7 (2017) With Water Resistance Now Official In PH!
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) And Galaxy A7 (2017) With Water Resistance Now Official In PH!