Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review

Added by on 04.13.20 | Last update 04.30.24
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G review

In 2020, one of the key series of the South Korean company Samsung continued to excite consumers around the world. In a battle with Chinese competitors, the brand decided to offer an irresistible device on the market. With the difficult task of fighting for a high rating, the Samsung A71 5G appeared and immediately attracted people who actively use different content on their smartphone. The large size of its screen speaks in favor of the model. In addition, the Samsung A71 5G offers a large battery, which to some extent allows it to be defined as gaming.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Specifications

  • Release date: 2020, April 8
  • Colors: Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube Sliver, Prism Cube Blue
  • Dimensions: 162.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm.
  • Weight: 185 g.
  • Screen: 6.7" in, 1080 x 2400, Super AMOLED Plus
  • Camera : Quad, 64MP
  • Chipset: Exynos 980 (8 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
  • Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
  • Battery: 4500, Non-removable Li-Po
  • Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • Operating system: Android 10.0; One UI 2
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Design

The smartphone is a typical representative of Samsung's A-series. Available in several colors, and its body is made of a special material - Glasstic. It is a combination of glass and plastic. A glossy protective layer is placed on top, which creates a mirror effect. When the sun shines on it, it turns different colors.

You should know that the back panel of the Samsung A71 5G is not covered with glass. This is placed only on the screen.

The dimensions of the device itself are standard for modern models - 163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm. Its weight is low - 179 grams. This makes it a lightweight smartphone. At the same time, the screen makes the model large. It can fit in a man's hand.

In the spirit of new trends, the fingerprint sensor is built into the screen. It responds to pressure even if the Samsung A71 5G does not have a screen on. Although this is not a flagship, you can count on extremely fast scanner operation.

Samsung has also provided a facial recognition scanner that works great. Whichever protection system you choose, you will find peace of mind.

Display

Samsung A71 5G is equipped with a Super AMOLED Plus display with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20: 9. The pixel density per inch is 393. There is automatic brightness adjustment and protective glass Gorilla Glass 3. For fans of the AlwaysOn Display function there is good news - it is available.

It is noteworthy that the camera in the Samsung A71 5G is not just inscribed on the screen, but is built into it. The hole is almost invisible. This technology is already widely used in middle class phones. It is also selected for Samsung A71 5G.

For the model we can also say that the frames around the screen are minimal, which makes a good impression.

Productivity

The South Korean company has opted for the Snapdragon 730 chipset, which consists of 2 Kryo 470 Gold cores with a clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz. The graphics are assigned to the Adreno 618. The performance of the Samsung A71 5G is excellent. The interface works quickly and smoothly. Side applications will delight you with the same.

On the market you will find the model in several variants - with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

Cameras

Looking at the vision of the Samsung A71 5G, it is immediately clear that it is equipped with an interesting camera unit. The rear, for example, consists of four modules. The main one is 64-megapixel with an aperture of f / 1.8. It is complemented by an ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera, a 5-megapixel macro module and a 5-megapixel depth measurement module. For the convenience of the user, an LED flash and a bunch of shooting modes, including HDR, are provided.

The front camera of the Samsung A71 5G is single. It consists of a 32 MP module. With it you will take a lot of quality selfies, which you will be happy to share on social networks.

Video recording with the main camera of this smartphone is a maximum with a resolution of 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second.

The camera interface makes a good impression. It is typical of Samsung models. Pro, AR Emoji and other effects modes are present.

Autonomous work

The Samsung A71 5G has a built-in lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh. It supports fast charging technology. At the same time, there is no wireless charging, but this is expected - after all, the smartphone is a representative of the middle price range.

According to the parameters stated by the manufacturer, the battery offers up to 24 hours of continuous video viewing with maximum screen brightness, up to 120 hours when listening to music, up to 16 hours - if you work on the Internet via Wi-Fi and up to 36 hours if you drive calls in 3G network.

In everyday life, this device is able to provide up to two days of battery life, if you keep the automatic brightness adjustment. It takes no more than an hour and a half to fully charge the battery.

Conclusion

Samsung A71 5G definitely deserves your attention if you do not want to give money for a flagship, but you are not ready to compromise when buying a budget model.

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Samsung.

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Hello, I am Richard Taylor, a technology expert and journalist from the UK. I have a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham. My passion is the latest technology, especially smartphones. That's why I chose to test, analyze, and write expert reviews about them. My technical expertise, combined with a deep passion for technology and years of experience, has made me a trusted source of information. Over the years, I have written reviews for various sites, but for quite some time now, I have been writing exclusively for PhonesData. You can see more about me here or read all my smartphone reviews here.

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