Samsung Electronics has announced the 2016 models of their Galaxy A smartphones from this year – the 5.5-inch A7 (2016), 5.2-inch A5 (2016), and the 4.7-inch A3 (2016).
The Galaxy A7, A5, and A3 was first announced in late 2014. It then officially launched in the Philippines in early 2015. The Galaxy A (2016) still carries the premium build of its predecessor but with improved internals like an enhanced camera system, OIS, F1.9 aperture for the front and rear cameras, and Samsung Quick Launch (double click home button to launch camera).
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) specs:
5.5-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED display
1.6GHz Octa Core CPU
3GB RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 128GB via microSD
13MP rear camera, f/1.9 aperture, OIS, LED flash
5MP front camerea, f/1.9
Dual-SIM option
LTE Cat.6
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
ANT+
USB 2.0
NFC
Fingerprint scanner
Android 5.1 Lollipop
3,300mAh battery w/ Fast Charging
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm
172g
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) specs:
5.2-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED display
1.6GHz Octa Core
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 128GB via microSD
13MP rear camera, f/1.9 aperture, OIS, LED flash
5MP front camerea, f/1.9
Dual-SIM option
LTE Cat.6
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
ANT+
USB 2.0
NFC
Fingerprint scanner
Android 5.1 Lollipop
2,900mAh battery w/ Fast Charging
144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm
155g
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) specs:
4.7-inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED display
1.5GHz Quad Core
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 128GB via microSD
13MP rear camera, f/1.9 aperture, OIS, LED flash
5MP front camera, f/1.9
Dual-SIM option
LTE Cat.6
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
ANT+
USB 2.0
NFC
Android 5.1 Lollipop
2,300mAh battery
134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3mm
132g
The Galaxy A (2016) will be available in China in mid-December 2015 and will be expanded to global markets. Pricing is yet to be announced.
source: Samsung
