Samsung Galaxy A7 2018
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Secondary Camera: 24 MPix
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Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018
According to our tests, the highlight of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is not its triple camera. It is another hardware element that beats every other mid-range smartphone.
Source: PC Advisor

However, there are some downsides that mean you should also consider some rivals like the Moto G7 Plus and Honor Play. Performance isn't amazing, it's got a Micro-USB port and mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Lowyat.net

To be fair, it’s not the most optimised triple-camera system on the market, but it doesn’t mean that the camera is all that bad. To reiterate my points; the Galaxy A7 is no slouch and is still capable of taking some really great shots in the day. Love it or leave it, the phone is also currently the only mid-range smartphone in the market to feature a triple-camera main array and a sleek look. And it only costs RM1099.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2019
Source: Pocket Lint

If you’re looking for a budget device with gorgeous display, it’s hard to go wrong with the A7. Software is still something of a mixed bag compared to stock Android, and it would have been nice to see support for USB-C or wireless charging, but the triple-lens camera and respectable price point make it hard to turn down.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Nave

With all the pros and cons mentioned above, it's clear that the Galaxy A7 (2018) is made for users with different needs, particularly those who love going to the outdoors and taking landscape photography with the ultra wide-angle lens. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is a bonus and entertainment for both games and video playback is fairly good as well. Not to mention, the design is very well done and this will surely attract young people.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/27/2018
Source: Android Authority

The rate of improvement at the high-end seems to be slowing, while in the mid-range the pace is picking up. The result is a breed of competitively priced devices which look, feel and perform like flagship devices of only a year or two ago. The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is a perfect example!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2018
Source: Trusted Reviews

A pleasant mid-range Android, if not the very best choice for enthusiasts on a budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar

The Samsung Galaxy A7 is, for the most part, a great mid-range phone. It delivers a punchy screen for the price and a solid user experience, while the camera system is really versatile. It also has great battery life and plenty of storage. Having said that, it does feel a touch hollow, with the plastic frame paling, micro USB port and lack of fast charging being disappointing. If none of that phases you though, you can pick up the Galaxy A7 with confidence.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Yugatech

In all honesty, this year’s Galaxy A7 is actually a decent phone, but there’s nothing really special about it. The triple camera feature is nice and all, but that aside, there’s nothing really that stands out. At Php17,990, you’d find yourself in a pool of midrangers that are cheaper and comes in with new features. However, if you’re a fan of the Galaxy A-series, then it won’t harm if you’re considering getting this phone. It’s still a good daily driver. You’re still getting Samsung’s premium build, a good set of cameras, and vibrant display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Source: Think Digit

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is for someone looking to maximise the smartphone imaging capabilties. In its price range, there are phones that have excellent primary camera. Spend a little more and the Asus Zenfone 5z offers a good enough wide-angle camera, but it's can't take good portrait shots. The Galaxy A7 (2018), on the other hand, seems to offer all three options to the user. You have a 24MP primary camera that works pretty good in the day time and decently enough in low-light. The wide-angle, even though it has a fixed focus, is good enough for the sweeping wide shots in the day. The portrait mode on the phone is also quite consistent and can take portraits that looks much more natural than what the Poco F1 can do. That's what the Galaxy A7 (2018) brings to the table. It offers choice where others don't. Otherwise, it's not as great a performer, neither does it have most durable design and it certainly doesn't have the longest battery life in its price range.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 69%
Source: GSM Arena

In the end, the Galaxy A7 (2018) has a lot going for it, and we're talking smartphone pillars here - display, battery and camera. However, it's handicapped in key areas that make it hard to wholeheartedly recommend. Especially when the pillars above are covered similarly well by the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Gadget Show

Having a triple rear camera set up at starting price of Rs 2 ..
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Fone Arena

Overall, the Galaxy A7 (2018) is a decent mid-range smartphone at a starting price of Rs. 23990. It has a glass back the gives a premium look, triple rear cameras, including a wide-angle lens, Full HD+ AMOLED screen and offers a good battery life as well. However, the SoC is not the best for gaming and the phone has a micro USB port without fast charging. It is available exclusively from Flipkart. To summarize, here are the pros and cons of the smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/08/2018
Source: The Indian Express

But I do feel the camera could have been better, especially in the low-light department. I expected a bit more wow considering this is Samsung’s first triple camera phone. Those looking for a good camera phone in Rs 25,000 price range can certainly consider the Galaxy A7. But those who want more power in their phones, the A7 might not always fulfil that consideration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phone Arena

Don’t get us wrong: it’s a phone that has that glass look and style that comes with it, and it handles basic tasks mostly okay, plus it has a beautiful Super AMOLED screen, but for demanding users its performance is lacking, its camera is downright disappointing, the fingerprint scanner is slow and in a sloppy place, you have the ancient microUSB, there’s no gesture navigation and overall this phone just lacks excitement and vigor! And that’s just unforgivable at the price that Samsung is asking for it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 45%
Source: Unbox

Samsung’s Galaxy A7 (2018) definitely has quite a few things going for it. The new triple camera setup works as advertised, giving it quite a bit of flexibility for a mid-range phone when it comes to taking photos.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2018
Source: Tech2.in.com

The Galaxy A7 is priced starting at Rs 23,990 for the base variant, an amount that goes up to Rs 29,990 for the variant with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB. That is quite a premium to pay for just an additional 2 GB of RAM and more storage considering you already do have an option of expanding storage.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 65% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Tech2

Samsung may be trying hard to find its feet in a segment which they’ve ignored for too long, but unless they accept that a triple camera setup doesn’t cut it any longer, you might see it come up with more such phones in the future. We have already seen a 4-camera sporting Samsung A9 launch after all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 65% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: India Today

There is no denying that a majority of what makes the Galaxy A7 attractive is its triple camera setup. Take that out and you have a common Galaxy J-series phone masquerading as an A-series device. The design is quite attractive and something you would appreciate for days after buying. The hardware, especially the Exynos chipset leaves you wanting more in a segment that is seeing some pretty crazy offerings by brands like Pocophone, Vivo, Asus and HMD/Nokia.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: NDTV Gadgets

The Galaxy A7 (2018) is the first Galaxy smartphone with a triple camera setup, and the different sensors do help you to get better shots in different situations. Despite the comparatively small 3300mAh battery, this phone manages to deliver good battery life thanks to its efficient processor. The glass back gives it a premium feel. We aren’t a hundred percent convinced about the side-mounted fingerprint scanner, as it wasn’t convenient when using the phone in the left hand.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Unbox

The Galaxy A7 (2018) is priced at Php 17,990, which places it at the same price band as offerings from its Chinese rivals. Will Samsung’s new triple-camera mid-range phone be the start of a new era for the company? Time will tell.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: Mobygyaan

In this dual-camera smartphones war, Samsung has done something remarkable by adding a third camera onboard to its newly launched Galaxy A7 (2018). Perhaps, this is the first smartphone from Samsung to feature triple cameras. In addition to that, it comes with a side mounted fingerprint scanner. Take a look at our hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2018
Source: NDTV Gadgets

With a promising set of cameras and newly positioned fingerprint scanner, this smartphone looks like it could be a serious contender in its price segment. Do stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for our extensive review of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), coming up soon, in which we will thoroughly test its cameras, build quality, display, performance, software, and battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2018
Source: Tech ARP

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 has a large 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. This is an Infinity Display, which means it has very thin bezels, delivering a more immersive viewing experience. Especially with its support.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2018
Source: Gadgetguy

The Galaxy A7 is the first handset as part of the new strategy. The A7 is Samsung’s first device with a triple camera and highlights how it’s bringing new technology to lower-priced smartphones, even before its flagship handsets.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2018
Source: Gizmodo

A maioria das análises publicadas na época do lançamento do Galaxy A7 o comparavam os modelos topo de linha que haviam sido lançados no ano anterior – e com razão, já que o celular chegou custando R$ 2.199 e por algumas centenas de reais a mais você conseguiria comprar um Galaxy S8, por exemplo.
Positive: Long battery life; nice display; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech Stage

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2019
Source: Android Mag

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 64% performance: 58% display: 54% mobility: 52% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android Mag

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 64% performance: 58% display: 54% mobility: 52% workmanship: 80%
Source: A1 Blog

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2019
Source: Chip.de

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 81% features: 75% display: 89% mobility: 81%
Source: Android Pit

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Curved

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 82% display: 88% mobility: 80%
Source: PCtipp.ch

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Teltarif

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 99% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Connect - 12/18

Single Review, , Medium, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 60% ergonomy: 100%
Source: Android Pit

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2018
Source: Xataka

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 88% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Computerhoy

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 75% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Positive: Impressive triple cameras; excellent display. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints; no USB-C; low storage.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2019
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Good price; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2018
Source: El Androide Libre

Positive: Decent cameras; good price. Negative: Weak processor; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2018
Source: Xataka

Positive: Decent hardware; nice cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2018
Source: PC Guia

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pplware

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 60% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Showmetech.com.br

Positive: Nice cameras; good hardware. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2019
Source: Pplware

Positive: Nice display; impressive cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Smartphone Italia

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: AndroidPit.it

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: HDblog.it

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: AndroidWorld.it

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Tutto Android

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 75% features: 79% display: 85% mobility: 86% ergonomy: 73%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
Source: Smartphone Italia

Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; good cameras; nice design; metal case. Negative: Slippery.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2018
Source: Pianeta Cellulare

Positive: Impressive triple cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2018
Source: AndroidPit.it

Positive: Elegant design; decent hardware; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2018
Source: Panorama

Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice cameras; great built quality.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2018
Source: AndroidWorld.nl

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Consumentenbond

Positive: Impressive triple cameras; excellent display; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidPit.fr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Top for Phone

Positive: Excellent display; solid workmanship; nice performance; high autonomy; decent speakers; great cameras. Negative: No USB-C; many bloatwares.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2019
Source: 90 Sekund

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Android.com.pl

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tabletowo

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 75% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Komputerswiat

Positive: Excellent cameras; high autonomy; nice display; support dual SIM. Negative: Heavy and bulky; inaccurate fingerprint sensor; average performance; only MicroUSB port; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2018
Source: Inceleme.co

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 91% display: 85% mobility: 95% workmanship: 94%
Source: Helpix

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ferra.ru

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mega Obzor

Positive: Nice display; NFC module; modern design; separate microSD slot; decent performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2018
Source: DGL.ru

Positive: Nice performance; high autonomy. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Hitech Vesti

Positive: Good price; stylish design; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Source: Svet Androida

Positive: Super AMOLED display; nice cameras; support NFC; long battery life. Negative: Plastic case; only microUSB port; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Source: CNews.cz

Positive: Long battery life; quick charging; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2018
Source: FPT shop

Positive: Attractive price; modern design; excellent display; nice triple cameras; high performance; decent hardware; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/19/2019
Source: Zing

Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; metal case; impressive cameras.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2018
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; impressive design; nice triple cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2018
Source: VNReview

Positive: Good price; nice cameras; great display; decent performance. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2018
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Good price; impressive triple cameras; premium design; excellent display; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2018
Source: Zing

Positive: Good price; impressive triple cameras; smart AI mode; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Source: Zing

Positive: Impressive cameras; flexible fingerprint sensor; premium design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2018
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Impressive triple cameras; good price; flexible fingerprint sensor; elegant design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2018
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Long battery life; nice performance. Negative: Unsupported fast charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2018
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 70%
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Input

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 50% workmanship: 80%
Source: Lyd og Billede

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Ljud och Bild

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil.se

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Android Portal

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 92% mobility: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: Computerblog.ro

Positive: Good price; nice cameras; decent processor; elegant design. Negative: Modest autonomy; small screen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2018
Comment
Model: The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is the company’s first mid-range smartphone model that features a triple camera setup. Besides having a triple camera, The A7 has premium features such as the Super AMOLED 18.5:9 screen and runs the same interface as the Galaxy S9, but at a lower price tag. The main highlight of the Galaxy A7 is the triple-camera setup. It features a 24 MP primary camera with a f/1.7 aperture, a 5 MP depth sensor with a f/2.2 aperture, and an 8 MP sensor with a f/2.4 aperture as well as ultra-wide lens. The camera app has some standard features including Panorama, Live Focus, Beauty, Slow Motion, AR Emoji, and Hyperlapse. It also has the Scene Optimiser function, which is an auto-intelligent mode that can detect 19 different scenarios and set the camera up automatically. Another highlight of the Galaxy A7 is the display. The phone comes with a 6-inch FHD+ AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,220 pixels. The display is large and has no notch. Display quality is premium and comparable to the flagship phones, but at a lower price tag compared to flagship phones. The AMOLED display provides vivid colors and high brightness, which is expected from Samsung’s display.
As for hardware specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is powered by a 2.2 GHz octa-core processor and it comes with 4 GB of RAM. The phone packs 64 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 512 GB via a microSD card. The A7 is available in three colors, which are blue, black, and gold. It packs a 3,300 mAh battery and runs on Android Oreo 8.0 based Samsung Experience UI. Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging also lets users charge their device quickly. Sensors on the phone include face unlock, fingerprint sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, accelerometer, ambient light sensor and gyroscope. The outer shell of the Galaxy A7 features a glass back and front. The frame of the phone is made of aluminium and has a glossy coat of paint. Though it looks premium and features Gorilla Glass, it isn’t resistant to water or dust. The power button doubles as fingerprint scanner. While it does not have the high-end fingerprint recognition, it is a reliable fingerprint scanner that just works. As a conclusion, Samsung has delivered the Galaxy A7 with good specifications, camera, display, great battery life and storage but at a mid-range price tag. It should satisfy a wide variety of users, being a versatile phone suited for business purpose, casual gaming or entertainment purpose.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G71 MP2: Integrated GPU that can be found e.g. in the Mediatek Helio P23 SoC with 700 or 770 MHz clock speed. Supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX 11 FL11_1 and RenderScript.Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
7885: Exynos 7 Series SoC that includes two fast Cortex-A73 cores clocked at up to 2.2 GHz and six power efficient Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. The integrated LTE modem supports Cat.12 DL and Cat.13 UL.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6":
This display is quite big for a smartphone but frequently used for smartphones.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.0.168 kg:
Only few smartphones are more lightweight than this.
Samsung: The Samsung Group is composed of numerous international businesses, all united under the Samsung brand in South Korea. The meaning of the Korean word Samsung is "tristar" or "three stars". The Samsung brand is one of the most important brands of South Korea. Samsung is an international notebook manufacturer of medium size according market shares and reviews.
In 2015 and 2016, Samsung had a market share of around 24-25% in the global smartphone market and was undisputed market leader. In the laptop sector, Samsung is on the 8th place in the global manufacturer rankings from 2014-2016 with 1.7-2.7%.
In 2016 Samsung slipped into a crisis due to exploding smartphone batteries and a failed recall action.
76.99%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.