Samsung Launches 'Galaxy A' Series Smartphones; Newest Models Are Dust And Water Resistant

By Carrie Winters - 05 Jan '17 05:30AM
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"Samsung" has just revealed its new "Galaxy A" series smartphones. The new devices come in different sizes. These also are dust and water resist.

According to a report, the "Samsung Galaxy A" series comes in two sizes. One is the A5 which is 5.2 inches and the other one is the A3 which is the 4.7 inches. These two Android phones are set to have some of the features of the S7 at a lower price.

The "Samsung Galaxy A" series is dust and water resistant. It means that the device can be put under water with a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. This feature comes from the device's IP68 rating. These latest smartphones come with the always-on display. There is no need to wake the phone in order to get the notifications.

Aside from the "Samsung Galaxy A" series to be dust and water resistant, these devices also have longer battery life and fast charging features. The Galaxy A5 has the Samsung's Fast Charging built into the device. This phone will charge up to 50 percent in less than 30 minutes.

"Samsung Galaxy A3" comes with a 2,350mAh battery. The A5, on the other hand, comes with the 3,000mAh battery. These new smartphones also come with reversible USB Type-C ports. Additionally, the micro SD support has up to 256GB.

Meanwhile, Galaxy A's accessories are already available for sale on MobileFun. This is an online retail site that is legitimately selling cases and covers for the new "Samsung Galaxy A" series. There are several cases for the A series that are available on this site.

It is reported that the Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 series are to be available for pre-order in the UK on January 20. In February, the new Android smartphones are to be sold across Europe. The new devices come in four colors, Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.

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