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We have seen a few cool gadgets announced at CES 2020, but would an event of that sort be complete without one or two oddities? The Cyrcle Phone is odd because, instead of being rectangular, it is circular or round.
Yes; a round phone. The last time we saw something similar to that was back in the days of Nokia and Symbian OS.
The startup behind it says it is a phone for non-rectangular people. If you are non-rectangular, can we see a show of hands?
I don’t know what non-rectangular means, and I doubt that you do either. However, the Cyrcle phone looks more like an old-school Sony Discman. Perhaps this is targets at music lovers too.
That is a possibility, seeing that it also has two headphone jacks. Now, you and your boo boo can plug into one phone at the same time to share a moment.
Cyrcle Phone Video
Here is a video from CES 2020:
Yes; a circular phone could be an exciting prospect if you are bored with the rectangular slabs that are the order of the day.
This round phone isn’t ready yet. The makers say it should be ready in a year’s time. That is a long time, but we will be on the lookout for it.
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Samsung Galaxy A71 Quick Specs : Android smartphone. Announced January 2020. Features 6.7-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset, 32 MP selfie camera, 64MP rear quad camera, up to 8GB RAM, 128 GB internal memory, and a 4500 mAh battery with fast charging.
Phone Status : Official. Samsung Galaxy A71 is the successor to the Galaxy A70 and shows up with a big Super AMOLED Plus display, in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 64MP quad camera at the back.
Samsung Galaxy A71 Specs and Features
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
- 5G mobile network bands : 5G variant only.
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS : Android 10 + One UI 2.0
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 163.6 x 76.0 x 7.7 mm
- Weight : 179g
- Display : 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, Super AMOLED Plus, Infinity-O Display, Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3.
- Colours : Prism Crush Black, Silver, Blue, Pink.
- Physical Build :
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 2.2 GHz Octa-core, Kryo Gold 470
- Processor Name : Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 730
- Graphics Processor : Adreno 618
- RAM : 6 GB / 8 GB
- Internal Storage : 128 GB
- External Storage : microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Rear Quad Camera : 64MP main + 5MP depth + 5MP macro + 12MP ultra-wide camera, LED flash, 2160p@30fps video recording
- Front-facing Camera : 32 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture.
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speakers
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; in-diaply.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Bixby; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth : v5.0, A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C 1.0, USB On-The-Go
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4500 mAh
- Battery Charging : 25W Super-Fast Charging
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Number : SM-A715F, SM-A715FN, SM-A715GM, SM-A715MN, SM-A7150, SM-A715W.
Samsung Galaxy A71 Price and Launch Date
- Announced : January 2020
- Release Date : January 2020
- Country Availability : Europe. Vietnam. Global.
- European Union : €470
- United States : $398 (6/128)
- Nigeria : ₦ 156,500 (6/128 GB)
Questions and Answers about Samsung A71
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Samsung A71.
Is Samsung Galaxy A71 a 4G phone?
Yes; it is a 4G LTE phone.
Does Samsung Galaxy A71 have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes; it has a fingerprint reader (side-mounted).
Does Samsung Galaxy A71 have Gorilla Glass?
Yes; it has Gorilla Glass protection.
Will Samsung Galaxy A71 work in the USA?
Samsung A71 will work on GSM US carriers, like AT&T and T-Mobile, or their resellers (MetroPCS etc.) or MVNOs (Virgin Mobile, LycaMobile etc.). It is incompatible with CDMA carriers like Verizon, US Cellular, etc.
As always, we recommend that you make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.
Samsung A71: Price in Nigeria
Samsung Galaxy A71 sells in Nigeria for ₦156,000 (2021).
Does Samsung Galaxy A71 support Google Play Store and Services?
Samsung A71 supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Where to buy Samsung A71
In Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, as well as other countries in Africa, it is available at Samsung stores and independent mobile phone stores. You will be able to buy this phone on a credit/instalment/loan service from any one of several retailers or service providers in Nigeria.
If you buy Samsung A71 through Jumia, you can get Jumia Protect (device insurance) for it as well for a small fee. If buying elsewhere, ask if insurance is available, as other retailers also offer an insurance cover for a small premium.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
DXoMark reports that Samsung A71 has a disappointing camera performance compared to competing products. It “is not a top performer for either stills or video in our analysis, but is not too far off other mid-rangers, such as Samsung’s own A50 , the Nokia 7.2 , or the Motorola One Zoom” ( source ). If camera performance is why you are looking at it, you might want to look at those other models from the competition.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation that we make based on our evaluation of the specs of the device. It is a general guide designed to help you understand how much value a smartphone offers for its price. It is not a stamp of quality assessment or an endorsement of the device or of the manufacturers. Be sure to ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device, as MobilityArena may not be held responsible for your buying decisions .
Samsung Galaxy A71 Review Rating
We are yet to review the Samsung A71 and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
A 5G version of Samsung A71 has been released. It has the following key specifications:
- Display: 6.7″
- RAM: 8GB
- Internal Memory: 128GB
- Price: $600
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