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Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70
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8.2/10
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The Samsung Galaxy A70 currently has an Informr score of 8.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 28 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
6.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.7"
32+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
32+ MP, f/1.7
4500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

The Samsung Galaxy A70 gets enough right to make it a good buy at its price. Its huge OLED screen is perfect for watching video, the phone looks great and Samsung’s software may appeal more than some of the Chinese rivals that offer a little more for your money. Very good battery is the final sweete...

- Andrew Williams, Tech Advisor
Fone Arena
Fone Arena

Its fantastic large screen ensures that you are immersed in you media, no matter where you are. Powered by the Snapdragon 675, the A70’s One UI will delight you with smooth performance and neat touches like making a 6.7 inch display easy to use, will make your life easier. If you’re willing to put u...

- Bharadwaj Chandramouli, Fone Arena
PCWorld
PCWorld

The Samsung Galaxy A70 doesn’t have wireless charging, water resistance, dual speakers or DeX support but it does still retain the majority - or at least the most important parts - of what makes a Samsung’s flagship smartphones appealing. The performance is great, the battery life is long and both t...

- Fergus Halliday, PCWorld
Gadget Guy
Gadget Guy

Samsung is on a winner here. It is by far the best mid-range yet. You buy it for a reasonable camera, great battery life and that huge screen – in fact, the largest AMOLED on the market. It has a great mid-range Qualcomm SD865, terrific performance and Samsung quality. It is for those who want an im...

- Ray Shaw, Gadget Guy
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

Having navigated that dangerously fine line between affordability and high-end features, Samsung appears to have stumbled on the right ingredients with the Galaxy A70. It might lack the fancy rotating selfie camera of its pricier A80 counterpart, but in the areas that matter the Galaxy A70 is just t...

- Nathan Spendelow, Expert Reviews


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Samsung backs up the Galaxy A70 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.7"

The Samsung Galaxy A70's screen size is 6.7 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 Octa-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 11) operating system (OS).

Camera
32+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 32+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 32+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4500 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 1680 minutes, 960 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy A70 Specs

Overview
Release Date April 26, 2019
Regions Available Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 11)

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Processor Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 Octa-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 6/8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.949 W/kg
Body: 1.475 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
32+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, 2nd camera feature (8 MP, F2.2, Ultra Wide Angle), 3rd camera feature (5 MP, F2.2)
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
32+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 393 pixels
Size 6.7 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, In-screen fingerprint, Infinity-U Display
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 1440 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 960 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 960 minutes
Talk Time Up to 1680 minutes
Standby Time Up to 17.9 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, Blue, Coral, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.43 x 7.67 x 0.79 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 183 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-A705F
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