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Samsung Galaxy A5 - 4.5 / 5
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- Octa-core Exynos 7880 3GB RAM and 32GB storage
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- 3,000mAh battery Type-C port
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- 16MP and f/1.9 both cameras Instant filters; “Food mode”
To recap
For a phone that costs less than £400, the Galaxy A5 is impressive in its design and build. Even its display and performance so far seem to punch beyond that price point. In many ways, it’s a cheaper version of the Galaxy S7, except, it doesn’t really feel cheap at all when you pick it up. It’s solid and beautiful.
