Smartphones for the adventurous

FEW phones can boast the complete set of features to rival ­Samsung’s latest Galaxy A series of phones.

Built for the adventurous, the spontaneous, and those who love to live for the moment, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) and A5 (2017) make the perfect companions.
In a tropical country like Malaysia, with its high humidity and rainy seasons, a phone that is water-­resistant is a boon.
Both phones in the new Galaxy A series are rated IP68, which makes them dust- and water-resistant.
This means that the new Galaxy A7 and A5 could be ­submerged in water at the depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30­ minutes.
Their ability to ­withstand a downpour and a quick dip also means that they are the perfect workout ­companions for those living a ­rugged, sporty lifestyle.
Sporting a 5.7in full high-definition Super Amoled display, the Samsung Galaxy A7 is a powerhouse for content viewing.
Watch your favourite shows and movies on YouTube or a streaming service of your choice, or watch a video preloaded into the phone’s ­expandable 32GB memory in ­glorious 1080p.
But don’t count out the Samsung Galaxy A5. It is just as good, fitted with a 5.2in display and with the same specifications as the A7.
Their ­premium ­construction also ­translates to good looks, and a solid build that feels good in the hand.
At only 7.9mm thin, the Galaxy A7 and A5 feature no camera bumps in their design, ­making it unique among even the most premium smartphones today.
Both models also come in the desirable ­colours of black sky and prosperous gold sand.
Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy A series phones feature the newer USB Type-C ports, fast fingerprint readers, and large ­batteries with fast charging.
The Galaxy A7 has a 3,600mAh battery which is more than enough to last a day, while the Galaxy A5 has a 3,000mAh battery.
But these days, the mark of a good smartphone is its camera quality, and even the most casual of mobile ­photographers will appreciate the 16MP ­cameras on the two Samsung Galaxy A series phone.

Both cameras are also paired with a bright f1.9 lens for taking shots in low light.
The main camera is further ­enhanced with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) for faster and better ­performance.
There’s also no need to bring a wallet laden with cards and cash when you have the Galaxy A7 or A5.
With the all-new Samsung Pay app, you could make ­payments just by swiping on your Galaxy A device, then ­selecting your ­preferred payment card, authenticating it with your fingerprint or PIN number, and ­tapping the device on the payment ­terminal.
The Galaxy A7 and the Galaxy A5 are now available at all authorised retail outlets starting today.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 comes with the unbeatable recommended retail price of RM1,899 while the Samsung Galaxy A5 goes for RM1,699.
For more, visit the Samsung Malaysia website.