The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) was released earlier than the stated release date in Russia. (Photo : Youtube/CanerS Tech)
Samsung is one of the most popular smartphone producers in the world, so it comes as no surprise that their offerings are much awaited by consumers. Those who patiently waited for the release of the Samsung A series additions - consisting of the A3, A5, and A7 smartphones - got a pleasant surprise when the phones were released much earlier than expected.
The first country to have an official release for the new A series phones was Russia. This could suggest that other territories will also see these phones go on sale ahead of schedule.
Asian markets could see these phones as early as the end of January, while European-based buyers will have to wait at least until next month to get their hands on them. Potential buyers from the United States may be disappointed though, as Samsung does not have any plans as of now to release the latest A series phones there any time soon, according to Phone Arena. Savvy buyers may want to find other ways to get these phones though, as they are packed to the brim with highly useful features.
For starters, like the Galaxy S7 phones that came before them, the 2017 A series offerings come with expandable memory using a micro-SD card. There is also a slot on these phones to allow for the use of a second sim card. Aside from these, they are also waterproof and dust-repellant.
The new Samsung A series phones also have their speakers on the side, unlike other phones that conventionally have it at the bottom. This could be to avoid being blocked by the user's fingers, which could prove to be a nuisance. Also adding to the user-friendly side of things is a floating camera button, which can be moved around the screen and used when trying to take a photo with the phone at an awkward angle.
While definitely not new, some other features of the A series phones have been long awaited on mid to lower tier Samsung devices, namely the use of USB-C as well as fast charging. They also now have a finger print scanner, which would allow for easier access. Lastly, they will also be integrated with Samsung Pay capabilities, according to PC Magazine.
Watch a hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy A7 below:
