The Galaxy A7 tops Samsung’s mid-range A series for 2016, a Galaxy S6 lookalike with dual-SIM functionality and outstanding battery life. Should you buy the Galaxy A7? We find out in our Galaxy A7 review.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A7 2016 REVIEW
The A-series is Samsung’s mid-range smartphone line-up. Refreshed for 2016 it includes the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, which are differentiated by their screen size, core hardware and battery capacity. Also read our Galaxy A3 2016 review and Galaxy A5 2016 review.
We’ve always been slightly troubled by Samsung’s Galaxy A-series. Not because they aren’t great phones, but because they aren’t as good as the previous-generation S-series flagships and yet as brand-new phones they cost more.
Take the Galaxy A7 (2016) reviewed here. It’s difficult to get hold of in the UK, although our review model was supplied by Mobile Fun which charges £399. That’s £40 more expensive than the £359 Samsung Galaxy S6 (Amazon UK) which, aside from battery life, offers significantly more for your money. Read our Galaxy S6 review.
It’s also more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), which is easier to get hold of (and therefore cheaper), and has largely similar specifications and performance. Mobile Fun stocks the A5 at its £289 RRP, but you can find it cheaper elsewhere. For example, the Galaxy A5 currently costs £194.94 at Amazon UK.
Our first impressions are that you’d be crazy to buy the Galaxy A7 over either the Galaxy A5 or Galaxy S6, but it is possible you might find a better deal with the A7 on contract. Let’s take a closer look at the Galaxy A7 to see exactly what it has to offer. Also see: Best phones 2016.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A7 2016 REVIEW
The A-series is Samsung’s mid-range smartphone line-up. Refreshed for 2016 it includes the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, which are differentiated by their screen size, core hardware and battery capacity. Also read our Galaxy A3 2016 review and Galaxy A5 2016 review.
We’ve always been slightly troubled by Samsung’s Galaxy A-series. Not because they aren’t great phones, but because they aren’t as good as the previous-generation S-series flagships and yet as brand-new phones they cost more.
Take the Galaxy A7 (2016) reviewed here. It’s difficult to get hold of in the UK, although our review model was supplied by Mobile Fun which charges £399. That’s £40 more expensive than the £359 Samsung Galaxy S6 (Amazon UK) which, aside from battery life, offers significantly more for your money. Read our Galaxy S6 review.
It’s also more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), which is easier to get hold of (and therefore cheaper), and has largely similar specifications and performance. Mobile Fun stocks the A5 at its £289 RRP, but you can find it cheaper elsewhere. For example, the Galaxy A5 currently costs £194.94 at Amazon UK.
Our first impressions are that you’d be crazy to buy the Galaxy A7 over either the Galaxy A5 or Galaxy S6, but it is possible you might find a better deal with the A7 on contract. Let’s take a closer look at the Galaxy A7 to see exactly what it has to offer. Also see: Best phones 2016.
