Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

Samsung Electronics

Industry	Consumer electronics
Founded	March 1, 1938 (1938-03-01) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters	Suwon , South Korea
Products	Smartphones, consumer electronics
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) represents a premium mid-tier Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics within the Samsung Galaxy A series. It was officially introduced on 20 September 2018, succeeding the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) model.

Marking Samsung’s initial venture into triple rear camera setups, the A7 (2018) incorporates three distinct cameras on its back panel. The device boasts a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display with gently curved edges, reminiscent of the design seen on the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). Additionally, it includes a fingerprint sensor integrated into the side-mounted power button and supports immersive audio through Dolby Atmos technology.

Design

The Galaxy A7 (2018) presents a front panel protected by Gorilla Glass and a glossy glass back, while its frame is constructed from plastic. It comes in four color options: black, blue, gold, and pink, with certain variants supporting dual SIM functionality.

Hardware

Equipped with a 6-inch Full HD+ (1080x2220 pixels) Super AMOLED display, the A7 (2018) offers an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Its screen incorporates curved edges reminiscent of the S9's infinity display; however, it features more prominent bezels and lacks the side curvature.

Powered by the enhanced Exynos 7885 SoC, this model integrates an octa-core CPU composed of two high-performance ARM Cortex-A73 cores alongside six energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A53 cores. The graphics are handled by a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. It is supported by 4 GB of RAM and offers internal storage options of 64 GB or 128 GB, expandable up to 512 GB through a dedicated microSD slot. The device retains a non-removable battery similar to its predecessor but with a reduced capacity of 3300mAh and does not support Fast-Charging technology. Connectivity is provided via a standard microUSB port instead of the previous model’s USB-C connector. Additionally, this version omits the previous generation’s IP68 water and dust resistance.

The triple rear camera array consists of a primary 24 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture for standard photography, an 8 MP ultra-wide sensor featuring an f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view, plus a 5 MP depth sensor designed for effects like Bokeh. These rear cameras incorporate an intelligent Scene Optimizer capable of recognizing 19 distinct lighting scenarios. On the front, there is a dedicated 24MP sensor equipped with its own flash. The rear camera utilizes the Sony IMX576 sensor, identical to that found in the A9 (2018). Notably, the fingerprint scanner has been relocated from the rear to the side-mounted power button, marking the first time Samsung has implemented this design choice on one of its smartphones.

Software

The device comes pre-installed with Android 8.0 "Oreo" featuring Samsung Experience 9.0. Additional functionalities include Bixby Home, though it lacks Bixby voice commands and the dedicated Bixby button, as well as an always on display. Users have the option to update the system to Android 9 accompanied by One UI, and later to Android 10 with One UI 2.

Availability

After its announcement, Samsung confirmed that the smartphone would be available for purchase starting October 2018 in select European and Asian markets, with intentions to expand availability to other regions subsequently.