Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017 Edition) - Refurbished

Key Features

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 5.2" Super AMOLED screen
• 16MP camera & 16MP Selfie camera
• Fingerprint Sensor & NFC
• Samsung Knox security
• IP68 water resistance

Overview

The new 2017 Galaxy A series is designed for the smart business user. Stylish, affordable and secure, Galaxy A handsets are powerful tools that also offer modern consumer features.

Samsung Knox, fingerprint sensors and Android Pay enabled NFC chips off a comfortable, utilitarian design with long-lasting battery life and IP68 water-resistance.

Following several years of strong sales, Samsung can arguably be regarded as the most successful manufacturer of Android phones.

They have devices at every price point with myriad options and features. The new Galaxy A series for 2017 is an excellent mid-range handset that combines modern design and security with an affordable price tag.

With Samsung Knox security, NFC for contactless payments and a fingerprint sensor for locking down access and apps, the Galaxy A5 is a versatile and capable tool for business users and consumers alike.

Design
Samsung now has a serious pedigree in manufacturing smartphones. The Galaxy S and Note series have been highly praised for a number of years. This, of course, filters down over time and the Galaxy A (2017) models look just as stylish as any iPhone or other top-tier handsets. The edges of the phone are developed from a milled metallic material which remains lightweight and curves in the hand.

Both front and rear panels utilise Samsung's 3D curved glass. This means that both the inner and outer layers of glass feature a curve, rather than just the external layer in other 2.5D glass phones. 3D curved glass creates an almost seamless finish where you'll be hard pressed to find any edges.

Galaxy A5's screen is a large but manageable 5.2 inches; a fair balance between physical size and comfort. The phone is also available in a range of soft colour finishes. On the base of the phone is the new reversible USB Type-C connector - a cable is included!

Finally, the IP68 rating ensures the phone is both dust and water resistant to a depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.

Camera
High-end cameras are no longer the reserve of the most expensive cameras.

The Galaxy A5 (2017 Edition) features a very impressive 16-megapixel main camera with a huge variety of shooting modes and built-in filters.

The front selfie camera also matches that 16-megapixel resolution with face detection options, so you can enjoy the same quality recording and images whichever way round you spin the handset.

Quickview
Samsung's Super AMOLED screen technology has incredible power efficiency. When the screen goes dark, zero power is drawn despite still being on. This allows for wonderful 'always-on' technology.

Just lift the phone or glance at it and your choice of notification screen will briefly appear. This can include time and date information, as well as important notifications and calendar events.

Fingerprint Sensor
Built right into Samsung's easily accessible home button is a high-grade fingerprint sensor. This can register a print and unlock your phone in well under half a second.

Useful for securing the phone's lock screen, the sensor can also be used to verify access to folders and individual apps, as well as authorising contactless and online payments with Android Pay and Samsung Pay.