The highest-end smartphone in the current batch of Samsung Galaxy A series was officially announced with the Samsung Galaxy A7 recently. There will be two versions of the Galaxy A7 with one featuring a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor and Dual SIM support while another version offers a 32-bit octa-core Exynos 5430 processor and single SIM support. Other tech specs for both Galaxy A7 versions includes a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolutions, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, microSD support, a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 4G LTE Cat4 connectivity and a 2600 mAh battery. While there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, it seems likely that the Galaxy A7 will be coming soon as it is packing Android 4.4 and not Android 5.0 Lollipop. Other notable features includes a private mode for better security, multi-screen mode for multi-tasking and ultra wide shot for the selfie front camera. While we don't have any specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details the Galaxy A7 is expected to come to Malaysia in February 2015 for RM1499 based on previous coverage of the Malaysia Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 launch. Check out our hands-on pictures of the Galaxy A7 in this article.

Samsung Malaysia recently launched their Samsung Galaxy A5 and Samsung Galaxy A3 smartphones. Aimed at the young and trendy, the new smartphones feature a metal unibody chassis with ultra-slim design. With the Galaxy A3 priced at RM899 and the Galaxy A5 going for RM1199, these should make for an attractive and reasonably affordable device for the young Malaysian user. As such, Samsung have included a number of selfie centric features such as wide-selfies and palm, voice and audio activated selfies to take advantage of the 5MP front camera avalable in all of these smartphones. Both the Galaxy A5 and A3 will be available in Malaysia starting from 9 January 2015. The higher-end Samsung Galaxy A7 is expected to come in February 2015 for a retail price of RM1499. There will also be a Bestnya Bersama music campaign featuring the Samsung Galaxy A series soon. In the meantime, do check out our hands-on pictures, tech specs and videos below:

• Samsung Galaxy A5
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5-inch Super AMOLED display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 294 ppi pixel density)
• 13MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• 139.3  x  69.7  x  6.7 mm | 123g
• supports 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• 2300 mAh battery

• Samsung Galaxy A3
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display (540 x 960 pixel resolution, 245 ppi pixel density)
• 8MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• 130.1  x  65.5  x  6.9 mm | 110.3g
• supports 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• 1900 mAh battery

Samsung Malaysia will be bringing in their Samsung Galaxy A series of smartphone to Malaysia on 8 January 2015 as they have already sent out save-the-date invites. While they didn't mention specific models, the Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 are expected to arrive ahead of the Galaxy A7. Bearing a similar thin metal frame design with the Galaxy Alpha smartphone, the new Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 are aimed at the young and trendy. As such, the two may be priced rather attractively, perhaps below RM1K. This news comes amidst reports that the Galaxy Alpha itself could soon be discontinued with existing stock being allowed to run out. Check out the tech specs of the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 smartphones below:

• Samsung Galaxy A5
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5-inch Super AMOLED display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 294 ppi pixel density)
• 13MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• 139.3  x  69.7  x  6.7 mm | 123g
• supports 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• 2300 mAh battery

• Samsung Galaxy A3
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display (540 x 960 pixel resolution, 245 ppi pixel density)
• 8MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• 130.1  x  65.5  x  6.9 mm | 110.3g
• supports 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• 1900 mAh battery

After months of teasing, the Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 smartphones were finally and officially announced recently. Designed for the young and trendy, the two new smartphones are slim, thin and come with a metal frame much like the more premium Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Notable tech specs for the two smartphones include 64-bit processors, 4G LTE connectivity and a 5MP front camera for selfies. The Galaxy A5 measures in a 6.7mm thin while the Galaxy A3 come in at 6.9mm thin. A variety of colours to choose from will be available inlcuding, black, blue, gold, pink, silver and white. Check out the full tech specs and features list for the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 below:

• Samsung Galaxy A5
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5-inch Super AMOLED display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 294 ppi pixel density)
• 13MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• 139.3  x  69.7  x  6.7 mm | 123g
• supports 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• 2300 mAh battery

• Samsung Galaxy A3
• 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display (540 x 960 pixel resolution, 245 ppi pixel density)
• 8MP rear camera (autofocus, LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• 130.1  x  65.5  x  6.9 mm | 110.3g
• supports 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS
• Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• 1900 mAh battery

It happens quite often these days that upcoming smartphones accidentally get revealed by their own website and this seems to be the case with the Samsung Galaxy A7. While we still don't know how it looks like, leaked images of the Galaxy A3 suggest that it will share features with the metal-body Galaxy Alpha. The leaked tech specs for the Galaxy A7 include a 1.5GHz 64-bit processor and a 5.5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution. We assume that it will come out with Android 5.0 Lolipop but asides from that there's little else in terms of details. No Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect it to be a bit lower than the Galaxy Alpha (which is RM1899) perhaps at RM1799 or so. Stay tuned for more developments.

It appears that the other variants in the Samsung Galaxy Alpha family are coming soon as what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy A3 has come up at China's TENAA. The photos reveal a fairly slim Samsung smartphone with slightly smaller display listed as a 4.52-inch AMOLED with 540 x 960 pixel resolution. It will also have tech specs and features that include a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB memory, support for microSD, an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera and Android 4.4.4 KitKat. It measures in at 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm and weighs in at 112g, making it suitable for the compact midrange smartphone market. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we expect it to be within this year of 2014.