Samsung didn't announce a smartphone at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and the highly-anticipated Galaxy S8 won't be available for at least another month. But Samsung released the Galaxy A7 to beef up the company's mid-tier portfolio.

Sleek design; glossy finish; water resistant; expandable memory; good front and rear camera; excellent battery

Running older Android 6.0; rear panel is a fingerprint magnet; fingerprint reader could be faster

We love everything about the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. The only thing we hate is its still in Android 6.0 Marshmallow and we are not sure if this device will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat.

product value is great I also got the damage protection warranty ... recommended for android users

Best device for android users; Slim design and handy

Nothing

I am currently using the Samsung Galaxy S 7, which is inconvenient for the screen operation.It is because the screen is longer than the other screens next to the screen.

Galaxy A looks great; yes!I wanted to try it

I don't think there's much of a disadvantage

When did mid-range phones get good ? When did they get waterproof, with good cameras, great battery life, and design that looks just about as high-end as anything else you can buy?

A Samsung for every taste - that seems to be the main mantra of the Korean giant as of late, as evident by its sprawling and ever-expanding smartphone lineup. We guess it's always good to have more options, but we just can't shake the feeling that some of Samsung's recent creations are beginning to...

The Samsung Galaxy A7 is a well designed smartphone with good battery life. However, it does have its weaknesses, and isn't always dependable. The OnePlus 3T and Moto Z are faster, with better cameras. The Galaxy A7 is for those who put good looks above all else.

Great premium design; Great battery life

Sub-par performance

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) was a beautiful smartphone that did justice to Samsung's Galaxy A series, notably thanks to its impressive battery life. So what about the 2017 edition of the Samsung Galaxy A5? Is it better than its predecessor or is it just a copy with minor improvements?

Samsung Galaxy A series is all about offering a premium experience, but at a mid-range pricing. But, lately, the competition has gotten really tough in this price band.

Neatly balancing performance and price, the A5 has plenty to like - but there are strong rivals nipping at its heels Great build quality Punchy AMOLED screen Good battery life Decent cameras Video could be a little sharper Some better-specced competition Audio is disappointing