Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016): Specifications Review

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The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is currently the best Samsung mid-range smartphone that is currently available on the Kenyan market.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) features a range of high-end technical specifications and an equally stunning design concept.

Here is what the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has to offer.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Specifications

Display

Display Size: 5.5 inches

Display Type: Super AMOLED

Screen Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Screen Resolution Density: 401 ppi

Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

You get a 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD display with the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). A 5.5-inch display is huge. This is taking into account that Samsung flagship Phablet, the Galaxy Note 5, has a 5.7-inch display.

However, if you desire something bigger you should definitely check out the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A9.

Design

Dimensions: 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm

Weight: 172 g

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 has a super-impressive design concept. You get a metal and glass construction, which is fancy when you compare it to the previous Samsung poly-carbonate design philosophy.

Performance

Operating System: Android OS, v5.1.1

CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53

RAM: 3 GB

Internal Memory: 16 GB

Micro SD: Yes, up to 128 GB

 A 1.6 GHz Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU powers the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and this is coupled with 3 GB RAM. This is quite an awesome performance profile and very close to what you find on Samsung high-end smartphones.

Camera

Rear Camera: 13 MP

Secondary Camera: 5 MP

LED Flash: Yes

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) offers a 13 MP camera for general photography and a 5 MP camera for your selfies.

Battery and Extras

Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3300 mAh

A Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery powers the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016).

Extras

4G Connectivity

Dual SIM Variant

Verdict

Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

Impressive Display Specifications

Awesome Performance Profile

Great Camera Specifications

Cons of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

A bit pricey

Rivals

Rivals of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) include the HTC One M9 Plus [Ksh. 55,399] and Huawei Ascend Mate [Ksh.58,999]

Price in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 49,999 in Kenya.

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