Overall Score
62.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#1904)62.5
Performance(#3566)62.5
Camera(#1729)47.1
Display(#1873)79.5
Battery(#2847)55.5
Build(#1619)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A70
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A70 features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 183g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images at a density of approximately 393 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset, paired with options of 6GB or 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and efficient operation.
- The camera setup includes a 32 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 32 MP front camera is available for high-quality selfies.
- The 4500 mAh battery supports 25W fast charging, offering substantial usage time.
- Running on Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 11 and One UI 3.1, the software experience is user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not offer wireless charging and has no water resistance rating.
- Overall, the Galaxy A70 combines a large display, decent performance, and versatile camera capabilities in a stylish package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, March 26
Announced2019, March 26
DescriptionVersions: SM-A705FN/DS (Global); SM-A705YN (Australia); SM-A705F/DS (APAC); SM-A705GM/DS (India); SM-A705MN/DS (LATAM/SEA); SM-A705W (Canada); SM-A7050 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPUAdreno 612
Memory64GB, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera32 MP
Main Camera Details32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details25W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight183 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCoral, Blue, Black, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes