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 w/ Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 386 ppi 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 w/ wide angle lens and screen flash

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, orientation, sound, pressure, gyroscope

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 w/ Gorilla Glass 4 protection 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 w/ wide angle lens and screen flash
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, orientation, sound, pressure, gyroscope
Dimensions: 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 186 g
Price: PHP 23,990

Related: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) First Impressions - The Waterproof Selfie Phone

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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