Hello, this is the TheTechBoy with an in-depth Samsung A71 5G review.
1. Speed and Chipset
We received a Sprint version of the Samsung A71 5G. The handset has 6GB of RAM, 128 GB of expandable storage, and an Exynos 980 chip. Update: According to an application on my phone it has the Snapdragon 765G. The information I received was faulty. TheTechBoy regrets the error.The phone loads apps quickly and can have many apps open at the same time. The speed on the phone is good in real life and is about midrange phone speed.
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For more stats look at this folder.
2. Display and Screen size
The 60 HZ display on this phone is 6.7 inches and has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The display is flat but has the edge screen software. The display is OLED and is very bright and has no touchscreen errors or pixelated dead spots. Although the screen is 60 HZ the display is very fluid and responsive. There are two screen modes Vivid and Natural, and you can change the white balance. There is a Blue Light Filter in the software. The Edge screen has the typical app pinning and has some extra features including screenshots, GIFS, a tally counter, a compass, and other useful features.
3. "Software and Updates"
The Software version of the Samsung A71 5G is running Android 10 with Samsung One UI 2.5. The phone should continue to be updated to Android 13. Special Samsung features include Screen Recorder, Bixby, Edge Screen, Link to Windows Samsung Internet, Scrolling screenshots, and many others. The Software is very fluid and responsive, and the extra features Samsung put in are useful. Some of the things that can be fixed is the lack of Samsung Dex support, and, in my testing, the lack of the ability to connect to external monitors. Also when in folders and the app drawer the home button does not work, but the back button takes you back to the home screen
4. Camera
The Samsung A71 5G has four back cameras and one front camera. There is a 64-megapixel wide camera with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. There is a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 5-megapixel depth camera. In our testing, we notice that sometimes there is a delay in the camera app shutter button and gallery when apps are running. The camera app has Samsung Scene Optimizer, Single Take, Macro, Night Mode, Live Focus, and many other camera modes. The 64-megapixel camera does not zoom in or out but it captures some detailed pictures. The 64-megapixel also does not use Night Mode. The pictures from the main camera look good and only have some slight discoloration by the edges. in Wide-angle shots, very bright light washes out the colors. Still shots are very good and it picks out textures very well. The colors are very bright and distinct, and the ultra-wide camera manages to pick out the texture at the bottom of the picture. Color accuracy is a bit off in some darker pictures and in macro shots. There is no optical zoom and the zoom only goes up to 10 times. In zoom pictures after 5 times zoom the zoom gets worse and you have to be very still. Night mode in scenes where is very dark performs well, while is scenes, where there is some light, is very impressive. In some portrait shots, called Live Focus by Samsung could use some more blur. There is also a basic pro mode.
Video recording has 4K video and Optical image stabilization. Videos look very good in good lighting and the texture is good in spots where light is hitting. Unfortunately, some texture is lost when not in direct light. When filming in good lighting with some shadows the camera was able to adjust to the different brightness in less than a second. In all, this camera performs admirably in many conditions.
The front camera is 32-megapixels and takes some good pictures and video calls. Unfortunately, the camera washes out some texture and makes your face look flat. However, for video calls and face recognition, the camera is fine.
Some things that could be fixed is the camera is the lack to be able to zoom in at .6-.9 times, the ability to use zoom and night mode on the 64 -megapixel camera, and the ability to use OIS on the wide-angle camera.
For more pictures and videos look at this Google Photos folder.
5. Apps and Features
Apps and features are where this phone shines. This phone, as implied by the name, has 5G connectivity. It also has a whole folder of Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Samsung apps pre-installed or featured to install for productivity, communication, and entertainment. Samsung notes is versatile, it can import PDFs and annotate and highlight notes, also it can sync to the cloud. Also, the Files app can sync to your Microsoft account for extra storage.
Although Google Assistant on Android is excellent, Bixby works very well in the phone's software and can support some apps that Google Assistant can't, for instance, Samsung Internet. Google Assistant can open some apps that Bixby can't. Samsung Internet is a very good browser, it has a lockable secret mode, Samsung Pass, and best of all extensions, especially the Adblockers. NFC works well and was able to scan two Hotwheel ID cars and get their information using NFC Tools.
Video calls on Google Duo work well, although, some of the video quality of the other caller can be pixelated. Samsung Kids is an interesting piece of software that locks your kids in a kid-friendly zone with a pin or biometrics. AR tools is a very interesting app and it has fun features. Samsung Health tracks your steps, calories, sleep, blood pressure, water, and weight. Focus mode grays out some apps and notifications so you can focus on work or other things. Other features include Link to Windows, Quick Share, and Smart View.
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6. Biometrics and Security
7. Call quality and Audio
The call quality is excellent. During a microphone test, the microphone picks up a normal talking voice, even with background piano noise. In the phone app, there is a dialer with a Google Duo button on the bottom left. Also, you can call places by looking for them in the phone app. The phone features a 3.5mm headphone jack and bottom-firing speaker grills. The sound quality from headphones is good and loud and we could hear the voices from, audiotheatrecentral.com very well.
8. Design
The phone features a 6.7-inch flat screen on a nearly bezeless display. On the back, there is a quad-camera array with a flash module. The phone is not rated for water resistance, but probably could survive a splash or two. The phone is made out of Samsung's"glasstic" and is very slippery. The mid-frame is made out of aluminum and the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The power button and volume keys are on the right side of the phone, and there is no Bixby button. The phone comes in three colors, Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube Blue, and Prism Cube Silver. On top of the phone, there is a sim card slot and a micro-sd card slot. The phone supports 512 GB of external storage. On the bottom of the phone, there is a USB-c port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
9. Ecosystem
The Samsung A71 5G has Link to Windows/ Your Phone, Quick Share, Galaxy wearable, Samsung SmartThings, and Smart View as ecosystem features. Link to Windows/ Your Phone allows you to wirelessly take calls and read notifications on your Windows 10 PC. It also allows you to run your phone's apps, and mirror its screen on the PC. This should rival the MacBook to iPhone ecosystem. Quick Share allows you to share files with other Samsung Galaxy owners or just Samsung Social users in contacts. Galaxy Wearable allows you to pair your Samsung Galaxy buds or Smartwatch to your phone. Samsung SmartThings allows you to connect to your smart home devices and control them. Samsung Smart View allows you to cast your phone's screen to your TV or computer.
10. Battery Life
This phone has a 4500 mAh battery with a 25-watt Samsung fast charger in the box. The phone charges over USB-c. The battery life is excellent. We tested the battery by charging a laptop overnight with12 percent left. While watching a video the phone dropped 9 percent on a 30-minute activity. Although it felt like the battery drains fast while watching videos it should get at least 6 hours of screen on time. The phone does not feature wireless charging. The phone "optimizes your battery for longer life" if you turn on the setting. The phone has battery-saving modes that will block the background process and dim the screen a bit.
11. Price and Availability
The original cost of this phone is 599 dollars, it can now be purchased for 399 dollars. This phone is being sold in the U.S and in other markets. You can find the phone on Samsung.com, Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, and in a mobile phone carrier store.
12. Conclusion
The Samsung A71 5G is an excellent phone, with its reduced price it can compete with the iPhone SE 2020 in price, and the iPhone 11 in terms of specs. The phone's battery is big enough to last a day and its screen is big enough for mobile gaming and watching movies. For photographers, the camera is good for nice bright colors but sometimes struggles with darker colors like navy and black, and for videographers, the inclusion of a wide-angle camera and OIS should be a rewarding treat. In all this is a good midrange phone made by Samsung.
Tech Talk to you later, and a very Merry Christmas!
Updated: June 11, 2022
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