Samsung Galaxy A71

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is basically an A70 but with 2020 specs and looks. There is a new screen, new cameras and more processing power. What exactly, what you can do with this and if you need all that is something we are going to find out here.

Now with Infinity-O screen

The Samsung Galaxy A71 looks almost the same as its predecessor with 1 big difference. Of course we are talking about the screen. Gone is the notch from 2019 and new the punch hole. It is nice and small and sits exactly in the middle so that it is non-intrusive as much as possible. It's used for the 32 megapixel selfie camera. That resolution is high enough for razor sharp selfies. Still, our attention is more focussed on the impressive camera setup on the back. A sensor has been added in a rectangular layout. Expect to see this layout more often at Samsung (and other manufacturers) in 2020.

Enough cameras for every situation

A 64 megapixel has been selected as the main camera. Besides being large, it is nice and light-sensitive so you can shoot bright pictures in the dark. There is a 12 megapixel camera with an ultra-wide-angle lens of 123°. This allows you to capture wide landscapes. Shoot portrait photos with the 5 megapixel depth camera. By distinguishing foreground and background you can make the background extra blurry. This makes people stand out better; ideal for portrait photography. Insects and flowers are captured with the 5 megapixel macro lens. This makes extreme close-ups possible that you wouldn't have been able to see with the human eye. All in all, you have enough cameras and lenses at your disposal for every situation.

Main Samsung Galaxy A71 specifications

• 6.7 inch large Infinity-O Display with Full HD+ resolution
• 64 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide-angle, 5 MP depth and 5 MP macro camera
• 32 MP selfie camera in small punch-hole in front
• Dualsim capabilities + room for memory card (up to 512GB)
• Octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
• High-speed mobile internet (4g)

Matching battery

The Galaxy A 2020 models revolve around 3 things; screen, cameras and battery. We described the first two things in the text above. To get the last one, there is a 4500 mAh battery available. Not necessarily very impressive for a 6.7 inch smartphone, but enough for more than a day of fun. And thanks to the powerful 25 Watt quick charge function you'll be back and running in no time. Wireless charging is not included, for that you really need to be at the (more expensive) Galaxy S-series. And unfortunately that also applies for a waterproof or even splash-proof housing. So watch out at the swimming pool this summer.

Pro and cons Samsung Galaxy A71

• Modern colourful look
• Large screen with fingerprint recognition
• 4 rear cameras; main, wide angle, macro and depth
• Large battery with fast charging

• Still not waterproof