Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) water test video

For a very long time now, most of Samsung's midrange smartphones were just a little bit better than their entry-level counterparts. The gap between a Samsung flagship and midranger was like heaven and earth with uninspired design and “just enough” features to differentiate from the entry-level. That started changing last year with the Galaxy J series and now here we are with the sleek Galaxy A 2017 series.

Not only does it offer a metal frame, sleek curved glass back much like the Galaxy S series, but the Galaxy A 2017 series also offer flagship features like IP68 water and dust resistances, fingerprint sensors, NFC, Samsung Pay support and 16MP front and back cameras. Is it the sleek Samsung all-rounder you've been waiting for? Find out in our full review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.

By now you should have heard of the newly released Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) and A5 (2017), not only do these two phones look good but both are equipped with IP68 water and dust resistance, as well as 16MP for the front and back cameras and Samsung Pay. Priced at RM1899 and RM1699, you may have some trouble to choose which one to get, asking what's the difference between the devices? Isn't the A7 (2017) better? Well, yes and no, but do read below to find out what we mean.