Samsung has been rumored to be working on the successor on the Galaxy A7 (2016), dubbed the Galaxy A7 (2017), and now renders of the impending phablet have leaked online, offering a peek into the device.
The leak comes courtesy of online publication GearIndia and offers a 360-degree view of the handset.
The publication managed to lay its hands on the renders of the alleged Galaxy A7 (2017) thanks to leakster @OnLeaks, who is also responsible for creating a 360-degree video with the leaked renders.
"Just hours after we posted our exclusive story of Samsung's new affordable Android powered handset - the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), we have received some details about yet another upcoming Samsung handset. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) edition - which is set to succeed the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) currently being sold in several markets across the globe," notes the publication.
What Do The Renders Reveal?
The 30-second video of the renders of the Galaxy A7 (2017) shows off the handset in black. The device sports curved edges and a metal and glass body as rumored. It is difficult to distinguish from the video if the 2017 model of the Galaxy A7 has a bigger 5.7-inch display, or the same the 5.5-inch one sported by the 2016 model.
A speaker grille can be espied on the top right of the device and two volume rockers on the top left. The rear of the handset shows off a camera - possibly the rumored 16-megapixel one - with the flash next to it. The renders show off a svelte and sleek handset that bears a resemblance to its predecessor.
Rumored Specs And Features
The next-gen Galaxy A7 is widely expected to sport either a 5.5-inch or 5.7-inch 1080p display per leaks and benchmark appearances.
Earlier in September, the specs of the Galaxy A7 (2017) sporting the model number SM-A720x were listed on GFXBench. The handset has also received Bluetooth and FCC certification, suggesting that its U.S. release is around the corner.
The impending Samsung handset is rumored to be powered by an octa-core Exynos 7870 chipset and house 3 GB of RAM. The Samsung smartphone will likely offer 32 GB or 64 GB of storage, which will be expandable. The handset is also said to be 4G LTE- and NFC-supported and will possibly offer support for a fingerprint scanner on the front, a first for the series. It could also benefit from a USB Type-C port like sibling Galaxy A3 (2017).
An IP68-certified 3,500 mAh battery is expected to power the Android-powered handset, making it water- and dust-resistant. The Galaxy A7 (2017) is also rumored to tout 16-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras.
Release
The Galaxy A7 2017 is expected to debut on Jan. 2, 2017 per reports. However, it could be a while before the phablet hits U.S. shelves.
Check out the 360-degree video of the Galaxy A7 (2017) below.
