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Samsung Galaxy A70 deals and reviews

Samsung Galaxy A70

83/100
15 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): May 2019

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

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Know Your Mobile | Damien McFerran

While the Pixel 3a out-guns the Galaxy A70 when it comes to photography prowess, we're honestly not sure we'd recommend Google's device over this one. Sure, low-light shooting is better on the Pixel 3a, but we've had so much fun with the wide-angle camera on the Galaxy A70 that we're now wishing that every phone had this feature.

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100

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

It might lack the fancy rotating selfie camera of its pricier A80 counterpart, but in the areas that matter the Galaxy A70 is just the ticket if you're not fond of handing over flagship-sized sums.

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90

The Economic Times | Ians

Although facing tough fight from devices like POCO F1 from Xiaomi and Vivo V15 Pro, the Galaxy A70 is well equipped to offer users decent performance across the departments, without making them pay through their nose.

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90

Mashable | Aakash Jhaveri

...a pretty good option for those looking for a big screen experience or gaming or content consumption, and is not deterred by a subpar camera. The stellar battery life, Samsung Pay and fast charging are all elements that will be loved by those who spend a lot of time outdoors or in commute...Performance and cameras are going to be discernibly better than those on the A70. But MiUI is not for everyone, and the ageing design might not be suitable for every pocket.

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90

Android Authority | Dhruv Bhutani

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is one of the most comprehensive packages you can buy right now.

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86

NotebookCheck | Manuel Masiero

A good alternative to Samsung's Galaxy A70 is Xiaomi's Mi 9 SE ... it might be a tad smaller, however, it is cheaper, faster, and offers a better triple-camera system to boot.

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80

Mr Phone | Ershad Kaleebullah

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the phone that broke my pre-conceived notion that it will be "yet another" A-series phone. Using this phone was a great experience for me and I didn't miss my flagship during that time. In fact, I can keep using this phone no worries.

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80

Mashable India | Aakash Jhaveri

...it is a pretty good option for those looking for a big screen experience or gaming or content consumption, and is not deterred by a subpar camera.

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80

Mobile Syrup | Dean Daley

While the A70 feels and looks like a flagship, it's important to keep in mind that it isn't a high-end device. It features a not-so-great camera, lacks IP68 water and dust resistance and stereo speakers, and only features Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

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80

Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is more than the smartphone you can get away with, it's one that most people will probably be you'll be happy with.

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80

India Today | Sanket Vijayasarathy

The A70 isn't as experimental with its design as the Galaxy A80, but there is some comfort in familiarity. But there are two reasons to buy the Galaxy A70 above all else: A large and gorgeous AMOLED display and long-lasting battery.

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80

91mobiles | Nitansh Rastogi

... a large and immersive display, attractive build, great imaging experience, powerful specs… all backed by a sizeable battery.

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76

Firstpost | Nandini Yadav

...perfect to be your daily driver...Samsung has finally delivered a great mid-range smartphone that can stick it to the Chinese competition.

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70

The Indian Express | Hansa Verma

If you can wait a bit and spend a bit more, maybe the OnePlus 7 could be an option with better specs ... however, those who want to stick to this price-band can look at options like Oppo F11 Pro.

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70

NDTV Gadgets | Nadeem Sarwar

...great for multimedia consumption and can handle day-to-day tasks without a stutter, even holding its own when it comes to demanding games. The device easily sails through a day of heavy usage, and 25W fast charging is certainly an added bonus. On the downside, the lack of a dedicated night mode and stabilisation might prove to be major red flags for photography enthusiasts. Samsung Pay could be useful, but it might not be a major selling point for everyone.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 183 g (6.46 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 6.7 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 393 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 86 %

Display Type: Super AMOLED

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 612
RAM: 6/8GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 32 megapixels + 5 megapixels (depth) + 8 megapixels (ultra-wide) with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 32 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 128GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 4500 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: Quick Charge

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Dual SIM: Nano SIM + Nano SIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

Front (under the screen)

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