Samsung Galaxy A70

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Samsung Galaxy A70
Samsung Galaxy A70s
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Brand Samsung
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
TypePhablet
First releasedMarch 2019;6 years ago (2019-03)
Availability by regionMarch 26, 2019 (2019-03-26)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy A8+ / A8 Star
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A70s
Samsung Galaxy A71
Related Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung Galaxy A20
Samsung Galaxy A30
Samsung Galaxy A50
Compatible networks 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, VoWi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC for Samsung Pay
Form factor Slate
Dimensions164.3 mm (6.47 in) H
76.7 mm (3.02 in) W
6.9 mm (0.27 in) D
Weight183 g (6.5 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 9.0 "Pie" with One UI 1.1
Last: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
System-on-chip Snapdragon 675
CPU Octa core 2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold and 1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver
GPU Adreno 612 GPU
Memory6 GB / 8 GB
StorageA70: 64/128 GB
A70s: 128 GB
Removable storage microSDXC, Expandable up to 512 GB
SIM
Battery4500 mAh lithium-polymer
Charging25 W Super Fast Charging
Rear camera
Front camera
Display6.7 in (170 mm)
1080 x 2400 px resolution, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Super AMOLED
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Data inputs
ModelSM-A705x (Galaxy A70)
SM-A707x (Galaxy A70s)
(Last letter varies by carrier and international models)

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is a mid-range Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its fifth-generation Galaxy A series line-up. The phones feature Android 9 (Pie) with Samsung's proprietary One UI skin, 128 GB of internal storage, and a 4500 mAh battery. [1] It was announced on March 26, 2019. [2] An "s" variant was also announced on September 27, 2019, which upgraded its main primary camera to 64 MP, a first for the Galaxy A series. [3] [4]

Contents

Specifications

Design

Both the A70 and A70s feature a plastic frame, plastic back, and a glass front. [5]

Galaxy A70Galaxy A70s
  • Black
  • White
  • Blue
  • Coral
  • Prism Crush Black
  • Prism Crush White
  • Prism Crush Red

Hardware

Display

Both devices feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080×2400) Super AMOLED display with a U-shaped notch for the front camera, similar to the Galaxy A50. [5]

Battery

Both devices feature a 4500mAh battery and supports 25W Fast Charging, a first for the overall Galaxy A series. [6]

Processor and Memory

The phone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core SoC, with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM, and sold only in a sole 128 GB of internal storage that is expandable to 1 TB via microSD card. [6]

The phone also has a dual-SIM model, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and supports, 25 W Super Fast Charger with a USB-C cable. [5]

Camera

The phone has a triple camera setup consisting of a 32 MP f/1.7 (64 MP f/1.8 for the A70s) wide-angle lens, 8 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor. [7] It has a 32 MP f/2.0 selfie camera. The phone also can record 4K and super-slow motion video through the camera application. [8]

Samsung Galaxy A70 (blue model) viewed from the back, showcasing the triple cameras. Samsung Galaxy A70 view from back (blue model).jpg
Samsung Galaxy A70 (blue model) viewed from the back, showcasing the triple cameras.

Software

The Samsung Galaxy A70 series runs on Android Pie with Samsung's One UI skin that repositions the touch area in stock Samsung apps towards the bottom, making the interface easier for one-handed use with a large screen. [9] Features include Bixby, Google Assistant, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay, although the Bixby button is not included. [10]

On December 2, 2020, Samsung released a list of numerous Galaxy devices that would be eligible for the One UI 3-Android 11 upgrade, of which the A70 was included. The A70 received the update around May 2021 (although this usually depends on country), which would be the last major Android upgrade for the Galaxy A70. [11]

Reception

The Galaxy A70 was met with positive reviews by critics. Nathan Spend low and Matt Breen of Expert Reviews gave a score of 5 out of 5, calling it Samsung's best mid-range phone and praising its triple camera array, 4500mah battery, and display, while critiquing the slower performance compared to the A50. [12] John McCann of TechRadar also positively described the phone's Super AMOLED display and large battery. [13] GSMArena.com gave the phone a rating of 3.8 out of 5, calling it a "very balanced mid-ranger", praising the phone's camera, battery and sAMOLED display, while critiquing the camera's low-light performance. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Capture, Connect and Conquer with the New Samsung Galaxy A70". Samsung Newsroom (Global). 2019-03-26. Archived from the original on 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  2. ↑ Peter (2019-03-26). "Samsung Galaxy A70 debuts with a 6.7" 20:9 screen and a 32MP triple camera". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A70s packs 64MP camera, Dolby Atmos audio, and 4,500 mAh battery for ₹29,000 ($410)". Android Police. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
  4. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A70s arrives with 64MP camera and new design". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Samsung Galaxy A70 review". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  6. 1 2 Mishra, Abhijeet (2019-03-25). "Galaxy A70 official with 32MP cameras, super fast charging, and more". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  7. ↑ Masiero, Manuel (15 June 2019). "Samsung Galaxy A70: Mid-Range Giant in Review". Notebookcheck. Archived from the original on 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  8. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A70 review: A media consumption powerhouse". SamMobile. 3 May 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  9. ↑ Bohn, Dieter (2019-02-19). "Samsung's One UI is the best software it's ever put on a smartphone". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  10. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A70 Dual Sim Black with Infinity-U Display". Samsung uk. Archived from the original on 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  11. ↑ "Samsung Android 11 update roadmap: When will you get One UI 3.0? (Update)". Android Authority. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  12. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A70 review: Samsung's best mid-range handset?". Expert Reviews. Retrieved 2019-08-27.[ permanent dead link ]
  13. ↑ McCann, John (10 April 2019). "Hands on: Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A70 review". TechRadar. Archived from the original on 2019-04-11. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
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