Samsung Galaxy A70

Samsung Galaxy A70 Price in Kenya

Price	KSh32,899
Colors	Coral, Blue, Black, White
Display	6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels
Storage	128GB ROM, 6GB RAM
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
Operating System	Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Back Camera	32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh

The price of Samsung Galaxy A70 in Kenya is KSh32,899.  It was launched in September 2019. This smartphone is available in the country in Coral, Blue, Black, and White colors. It has 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage space.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is one of the best performing upper mid-range smartphones on the Kenyan market. The A70 targets users who are looking for a powerful phone with a large display and superior battery life. It is a perfect fit for individuals who spend a lot of time gaming, watching videos, and browsing. What makes this phone stand out from other competing devices is the smooth experience that it offers to users.  From a 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED infinity U screen with a teardrop notch to a super 4500mAh battery, this phone has everything that you would wish for from a mid-range phone.

Galaxy A70 Design and Display

The Galaxy A70 is one of the biggest Galaxies on the market today. If you are a fan of big phones, then the A70 is a perfect choice for you. It features a large 6.7 super AMOLED screen with a teardrop notch and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The back comprises of a shiny plastic known as the 3D Glasstic. The frame consists of hard plastic. The Glasstic material is beautiful and can easily be mistaken for glass because of its appealing shifting hues. The display has skinny bezels. The notch houses the 32MP selfie camera and a barely noticeable earpiece that sits just above it.

Just like the Samsung A50, the A70 has an optical sensor under-display scanner which is fast and accurate. It takes less than a second to sense your finger. The presence of a fingerprint sensor means that you don’t have to enter a password to access your phone. All that you need to do is place your finger around the sensor, and your phone will light up and take you to the home screen. The back of the A70 is also beautiful thanks to its color-shifting feature. Depending on the angle that you place the phone, you will view multiple colors including; green, purple, blue, or a combination of both. While other brands are using a gradient paint job, the one used in A70 is unique and easy to recognize.

The triple rear camera is hanging by less than 1mm. This makes the phone stable when lying on a flat surface. The LED flash sits just below the rear camera. The volume and power keys sit on the right side. The card slots sit on the left while the speaker, the audio jack the and USB C charging sits on the bottom.

Hardware, software, and performance

Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on the Android pie on the OneUI software. This is the same software used on the Galaxy s10 and the A50. This software is not only easy to use but has multiple features, including navigation keys and gesture navigation to enhances user experience.

Galaxy A70 is powered by Snapdragon 675, a powerful chipset that provides an excellent balance between the phone’s performance and battery life. The Snapdragon 675 chipset is an octa-core processor with six cortex A55 which contains all the power that you need. It is also equipped with a powerful Adreno 612 GPU that excels in all tasks. The phone’s processor is supported by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. The storage can be expanded through the microSD card. If you are looking for a powerful phone that can handle your day to day task, then this is the right phone for you. This phone does not disappoint when multitasking. It is perfect for heavy phone users.

Camera

The A70 features a triple camera including a 32MP with f/1.7 aperture primary sensor, 8MP with a wide-angle shooter and f/2.2 aperture, and 5 MP depth sensor and f2.2 aperture. The selfie camera is also equipped with a 32MP sensor. The quality of images that this phone delivers is nothing short of exceptional. The rear camera captures images with extraordinary clarity and detail both in well lit and not so well-lit areas. The camera software is also simple and easy to use. The selfie camera also takes fantastic photos, especially if taken in well-lit areas. Samsung A70 is indeed the right choice for camera lovers.

Battery

The mighty 4500mAh battery powers the Galaxy A70. On average, this battery can last close to two full days if used for light duties such as calling and browsing. If you love gaming or if you are a heavy phone user, then the battery can last for up to 12 hours. The A70 comes with 25W fast charging that can fill the battery in under 2 hours.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy A70? Final verdict

The Galaxy A70 is one of the most powerful phones in the market. If you compare its features versus its price, you will agree that this phone gives value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A70 is a robust and reliable phone with amazing features the other competing phones don’t have. The design looks great; the large display makes watching videos enjoyable while the powerful battery ensures that you play all your favorite games without worrying about power. We recommend this phone for anyone looking for a sturdy and attractive mid-range phone.

Samsung Galaxy A70 Full Specifications

LAUNCH
Announced	September, 2019
Status	Available
NETWORK
2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
DESIGN
Dimensions	164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
Material	Plastic body, Front glass
Weight	183 grams
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Protection	-
DISPLAY
Technology	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Size	6.7 inches, (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution	1080 pixels x 2400 pixels, (~393 PPI), 20:9 ratio
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other display features	-
STORAGE
RAM	6 GB
Internal	128 GB
Card Slot	Yes, MicroSD card up to 1TB - dedicated slot
PLATFORM
Operating System	Android v9.0 Pie; One UI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 (11nm)
Processor	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 612
FRONT CAMERA
Single	32MP, f/2.0
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps
REAR CAMERA
Triple	32MP, f/1.7, PDAF 8MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) 5MP, f/2.2, depth sensor
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
COMMS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Bluetooth	v5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Radio	Yes
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm headphone jack	Yes
More features	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po, Non-removable
Capacity	4500 mAh
Charging	Fast battery charging 25W
MISCELLANEOUS
Sensors	Fingerprint(under-display, optical), Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass ANT+
Available colors	Coral, Blue, Black, White

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