Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 32GB $478 (Was $599) @ Harvey Norman (OW Price Beat $454)

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  kimba88 on 25/08/2017 - 06:55

  +1

  How does this phone rate up against the galaxy s7 or galaxy s8? Is the A5 in a whole different category?

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    Josh 87 on 25/08/2017 - 07:02

    +3

    A5 is mid-range. Lower power processor. Having used one and an A7 (same hardware), these are good for general use and more casual games IMO. Camera is good resolution but no OIS, so a little harder to get a crisp pic. Another point to note is that most reviews complain about the fingerprint reader, however if you add the same finger 3 or so times, I find it really accurate.

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    bchliu on 25/08/2017 - 10:59

    The A series is supposedly more after build quality than performance to address ex-Apple users who complain about this. Hence why they still command a higher price tag. The S (and Note) series will always command the fleet though.

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  Sydgun on 25/08/2017 - 08:27

  Nice phone overall. Good built quality.
  Good for general use.

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  Ess-don on 25/08/2017 - 08:49

  Been looking to upgrade my s5 mini! Thanks OP!!

  Was tossing up between this or spend a bit more for an s7.. guess this will do! Not really a big user and just want a reasonably sturdy phone that can last a while

  Dont think my s5 had an ois anyway so shouldnt bother me too much

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  PotPlant on 25/08/2017 - 09:00

  +1

  Any opinion on whether this is better than the Motorola G5 Plus, surely that phone is hard to beat for the money?

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    scud70 on 25/08/2017 - 09:10

    +2

    I got this for my wife for $400 from dwi a while ago, the camera's are good as is the build quality (very close to S7 in build) but i still think Moto is as good in many ways (possibly not as nice in build) and has a better version of software than the sammy's.

    Based on personal opinion, i hold software and UI as more important when it comes to similar spec'd phones or flagships as the distinctions between chipsets is small in those instances (camera aside).

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    Calvin27 on 25/08/2017 - 09:39

    +1

    G5+ if you want just android. This is you like the samsung bloatware. JB has the g5 plus for $350 so a little cheaper. Main difference is ussb vs ubs c for this phone. I went with the g5 because it means I don't have to replace all my cables yet.

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    Asx10000 on 25/08/2017 - 09:50

    +1

    G5+ is the way to go. save $100 also. better camera, better software

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  revmacca on 25/08/2017 - 09:52

  +4

  Would struggle to pick this over the JB HTC 10 $499, beats it on everything except waterproofing and maybe battery life, the A series have great SOT apparently.

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    krouton24 on 25/08/2017 - 11:58

    Can attest to the really good battery life on this phone.

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  blergmonkeys on 25/08/2017 - 10:37

  +1

  Rather get an LG G6. Waiting on a deal for it. Come on store reps!

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  poopall on 25/08/2017 - 10:53

  I have been using the Redmi Note 4 4gig Ram 64/Rom duel sim Snapdragon for the last 2 months and is a fantastic phone only $260 delivered by DHL from AliExpress in kess than a week, I am really impressed with the speed and quality of this phone.
  Redmi does not have NFC or IP68. I as looking at the A5, but spending double for a mid range phone, naa maybe not

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  scrimshaw on 25/08/2017 - 11:44

  The OnePlus 5 64GB with 6GB of RAM will be available for $599 AUD next week (locally sold by OnePlus) so that is a consideration too for anyone who demands the best spec out of a phone and is a shutterbug.

  https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/08/oneplus-phones-go-on-sale…

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  Dano33 on 25/08/2017 - 12:02

  +1

  The HTC 10 at $499, OnePlus 5 $599 or grey import G6 $530ish are all better buys than this imo