Samsung is expected to launch Galaxy A 2017 series comprising of Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A3 (2017) smartphones on January 5, 2017. Samsung has started to mail out media invites for the upcoming Galaxy A 2017 launch event to be held in Kuala Lumpur, where the company will showcase the new handsets.
Meanwhile, the company is also scheduled to conduct a pre-CES event on January 4, 2017, ahead of the main event on January 5. We expect that the Kuala Lumpur event will be the Asia launch for the new phones. However, the company will unveil the new Galaxy A 2017 series globally during the CES 2017.
Moreover, fresh renders of the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A3 (2017) have surfaced on a Dutch-based website. The image leak was followed by the rumored specifications of the upcoming handsets.
Recently, there was a huge buzz and hype on the web about the expected arrival of the new Galaxy A 2017 Series smartphones. It gained more weight with Samsung started to deliver a mini teaser, which signals the fact that the Galaxy A handsets will ship with water-resistant capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) features a 5.7-inch SAMOLED display
Based on available information, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) handset will feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED FHD display, which is larger than the 5.5-inch Galaxy A7 (2016). Under the hood, the Galaxy A7 (2017) will be powered by an Exynos 7880 processor paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. You will be able to extend the storage using microSD card.
Talking about optics, the Galaxy A7 (2017) will be equipped with a 16MP rear and front-facing camera sensors alongside f/1.9 aperture. If the rumors are to be believed, the upcoming Galaxy A7 (2017) will most likely ship with IP68 certification. Hence, the handset will be resistant to dust and water.
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 offers a 5.2-inch display
As revealed by Win Future, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F and SM-A520X) will flaunt a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED FHD display alongside Exynos 7880 processor. The handset will offer 2GB RAM and 32GB of default internal storage that can be expandable using microSD card.
On the optics front, the Galaxy A5 (2017) will ship with 16MP rear and front-facing snappers. The camera specifications are almost similar to that of the Galaxy A7 (2017). In addition to NFC, the phone also provides support for NFC, 4G LTE, and Gigabit-WiFi.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) will be equipped with a 4.7-inch display
If you look at Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), the handset offers a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED HD display, Exynos 7870 processor, 2GB RAM coupled with 16GB internal storage. You will be able to expand the storage via microSD cards. However, there is no clear indication about the expected storage expansion limit.
Upon inspection of leaked images, we can infer that the Samsung Galaxy A 2017 series will have rounded edges with a metal frame. Moreover, Samsung will not release White variant of the phone. However, you can expect the release of black sky, gold sand, blue coral and peach cloud color variants.
Regarding pricing, the Galaxy A3 (2017) will be likely priced at 379 euros and the Galaxy A5 (2017) is expected to cost 479 euros. In the case of Galaxy A7 (2017), you need to pay 550 euros although there is no specific confirmation. Moreover, the new Galaxy A series handsets will be available in Germany in both single and dual-SIM variants.
