Samsung Galaxy A70

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Samsung Galaxy A70
Display
6.7-inch Super AMOLED
1080 x 2400 pixels, 393 ppi
Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 (11nm)
Adreno 612 GPU
Camera
32MP (f/1.7) Main + 8MP Ultrawide + 5MP Depth
32MP Front Camera
Battery
4500 mAh (Non-removable)
25W Wired Charging
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
NFC (market dependent), FM Radio
Memory
6GB / 8GB RAM
128GB Internal (microSDXC dedicated slot)
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A70 was officially announced on March 26, 2019, and reached retail availability in late April 2019. It served as a prominent mid-range offering in the Galaxy A-series, focusing on a large display and battery capacity.
- Announcement: March 26, 2019
- Release Date: April 26, 2019
- Status: Discontinued
Body & Build
The device features a "Glasstic" design, utilising a glass-like plastic back panel and a plastic frame to maintain a lightweight profile despite its large 6.7-inch screen.
- Dimensions: 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 183 g
- Materials: Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Colours: Black, White, Blue, Coral
Display System
The Galaxy A70 utilises a Super AMOLED panel, which provides high contrast and vibrant colours. It features an Infinity-U notch design to house the front-facing camera.
- Type: Super AMOLED
- Size: 6.7 inches
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels (20:9 ratio)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera System
The rear camera array is designed for versatility, pairing a high-resolution main sensor with an ultrawide lens for landscape photography and a depth sensor for portrait effects.
- Main Rear: 32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
- Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (123-degree FOV)
- Depth: 5 MP, f/2.2
- Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
- Video: 4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Platform & Software
The device launched with Android 9.0 (Pie) and received updates through Android 11 with Samsung's One UI interface.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 (11nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 612
- OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Battery & Charging
The 4500mAh battery was a highlight of the A70, providing endurance for extended daily use, supported by 25W fast charging capabilities.
- Capacity: 4500 mAh (Li-Po)
- Charging: 25W wired fast charging
- Wireless Charging: Not supported
Connectivity & Sensors
- SIM: Nano-SIM (Dual-SIM models available)
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support
- Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
- Sensors: Optical in-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (region dependent)
Summary
The Samsung Galaxy A70 remains a notable device for its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display and 4500mAh battery. While its plastic build and Snapdragon 675 chipset place it firmly in the mid-range category of 2019, its inclusion of 25W fast charging and a versatile triple-camera setup provided a balanced experience for users at the time of its release.
| Launch Price (RRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| €90 |