| Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A |
| First released | September 20, 2018; 7 years ago (2018-09-20) |
| Availability by region | October 2018; 7 years ago (2018-10) (International) October 1, 2019; 6 years ago (2019-10-01) (Japan) |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018) Samsung Galaxy A6s Samsung Galaxy A8 / A8+ (2018) Samsung Galaxy A8/A9 Star Samsung Galaxy A8s Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 159.8 × 76.8 × 7.5mm |
| Weight | 168 g (6 oz) |
| Operating system |
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| System-on-chip | SamsungExynos 7 Octa 7885 |
| CPU | Octa-Core 2x Cortex-A73 2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Memory | 4 GB/6 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB/128 GB |
| Removable storage | up to 512 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh (International) 3400 mAh (Japan) (non-removable) |
| Rear camera | 24MP, f/1.7 (wide) 8MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) 5MP, f/2.2 (depth) with single flash |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/2.0 (wide) with single flash |
| Display | 6.0"Super AMOLED FHD+ display withGorilla Glass 3 1080×2220 px (18.5:9 Aspect Ratio) |
| Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot; Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB 2.0 via microUSB,NFC |
| Data inputs | Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted),accelerometer, gyro sensor, proximity sensor, compass,hall sensor, proximity sensor, RGB light sensor |
| Model | SM-A750x (where 'x' varies by carrier & international models) SM-A750C (Japan;Rakuten Mobile) |
TheSamsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is a luxury mid-rangeAndroid smartphone produced bySamsung Electronics as part of theSamsung Galaxy A series. It was announced on 20 September 2018 as the successor ofSamsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
The A7 (2018) is the first triple camera smartphone produced by Samsung, featuring 3 different cameras on the rear. It features a 6-inch SuperAMOLED Infinity Display with curved edges similar to theSamsung Galaxy A8 (2018), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the power button andDolby Atmos immersive sound technology.[1]
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Galaxy A7 (2018) features aGorilla Glass front panel with a reflective glass back panel, the side frame is made of plastic. It is available in black, blue, gold, and pink with some models supporting dual sim.[3]
The A7 (2018) features a 6-inchFull HD+ (1080x2220 pixels) SuperAMOLED display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The display features curved edges similar to theS9's infinity display, but with larger bezels and without curved sides.[4]
The smartphone features an upgradedExynos 7885SoC with anocta-coreprocessor consisting of 2 performanceARMCortex-A73 and 6 efficientARMCortex-A53 cores andMali-G71 MP2GPU backed by 4GBRAM and 64 GB/128 GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 512 GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.[5] The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, but at a lower rating of 3300mAh, and eliminates Fast-Charging capability. It features a typicalmicroUSB connector, rather than its predecessor's newerUSB-C connector. Unlike its predecessor, it goes away withIP68 water and dust resistance.
The triple camera setup features a primary 24 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture for normal photography, an ultra-wide 8 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 120 degrees viewing angle, and a 5 MP depth sensor for effects such as Bokeh.[6] The rear cameras feature an intelligent Scene Optimizer that include 19 different lighting modes for different scenes.[3] The front camera is a 24MP sensor, complete with its own dedicated flash. The A7 (2018) rear camera features aSony IMX576 camera sensor, identical to theA9(2018).[7] The fingerprint sensor has been shifted from the back and integrated into the side-mounted power button, a first for a Samsung smartphone.
It runsAndroid 8.0 "Oreo" withSamsung Experience 9.0 out of the box. Its extra features includeBixby Home without Bixby voice support and Bixby button andalways on display. It can be upgraded toAndroid 9 withOne UI andAndroid 10 withOne UI 2.
Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that the device will go on sale in selected European and Asian market from October 2018, with future plans to release in other countries.[3]