Design and Build

The Galaxy A71 is a mid-range smartphone with slim and lightweight features just 7.7mm thick and weighs only 179g making it one of the sleekest mid-range smartphones available. Equipped with a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy A71 gives an immersive viewing experience, perfect for media watching and everyday tasks. The Galaxy A71, which comes in trendy colors like Black, Silver, Blue, and Pink, has a fresh look that is also light and easy to carry. Despite missing the official certification for water and dust resistance and not being as tough as the Galaxy S20 series, which is a high-end model, the Galaxy A71 is still a top choice for people who want a big-screen Samsung device with a thin, stylish design.

• Plastic chassis, 7.7mm thick
• 179g weight
• No water/dust resistance
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• No glass back

Galaxy A71 Display

The Galaxy A71 features a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a crisp 2400 x 1080 resolution and 393 PPI, delivering vibrant colors and deep contrast for an immersive viewing experience. With brightness reaching up to 800 nits and Gorilla Glass 3 protection, the Galaxy A71 is ideal for watching videos or browsing both indoors and outdoors. While it lacks a high refresh rate found in newer models like the Galaxy A52, users still praise the Galaxy A71 for its impressive screen clarity and overall display quality, making it a strong performer for everyday use and entertainment.

• Super AMOLED Plus, 2400 x 1080, 393 PPI
• 800 nits brightness
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 3
• No HDR10+

Performance and Software

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is powered by the efficient Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor (2.2GHz, 8nm), paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Running on Android 10 with Samsung One UI 2.0, the A71 is upgradable to Android 13, offering a user-friendly and responsive experience. It supports Samsung Pay and Samsung Knox for secure payments and data protection. While the Galaxy A71 may not match the speed of the flagship Galaxy S20, it remains a reliable, value-packed option for everyday use and multitasking in 2025.

• Snapdragon 730, octa-core
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• Android 10 (up to Android 13)
• Samsung Pay, Knox
• No flagship performance

The Snapdragon 730 handles multitasking well but lags in gaming performance.

Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is equipped with a solid quad-camera system that includes a 64MP main sensor (f/1.8), 12MP ultra wide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), and 5MP depth (f/2.2) for a versatile photo adventure. The front of the Galaxy A71 has a 32MP high-resolution selfie camera (f/2.2), great for capturing clear faces and for video calls. It also can record 4K videos at 30fps, ensuring a sharp video. Although the A71 can handle most situations well, there are some users who think the low-light pictures are not so good as the ones that come with flagship models like the Galaxy S20. However, the A71 is still a very attractive option for mid-range smartphone photography in 2025.

• 64MP main, 12MP ultrawide
• 5MP macro, 5MP depth
• 32MP front
• 4K video at 30fps
• No telephoto

Battery and Charging

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is equipped with a 4500mAh battery, delivering up to 16 hours of video playback and reliable 1 to 1.5 days of real-world usage on a single charge. With support for 25W fast charging via USB-C, the A71 recharges from 0 to 100% in approximately 75 minutes. While charging is slightly slower than flagship models like the Galaxy S20, users consistently praise the A71 for its strong battery life and all-day performance.

• 4500mAh battery
• Up to 16h video playback
• 25W charging, 0–100% in ~75min
• 1–1.5 days real-world
• No wireless charging

Connectivity

The Galaxy A71 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, 4G, NFC, and GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS). It includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C 2.0. Users appreciate its connectivity but note no 5G support compared to the Galaxy A71 5G.

• Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
• 4G, NFC
• GPS, 3.5mm jack
• USB-C 2.0
• No 5G

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A71 launched on January 17, 2020, with a starting price of $399.99 for the 6GB RAM / 128GB storage variant. A higher configuration with 8GB RAM / 128GB storage was also available for $449.99. Though the A71 was officially discontinued in 2021, it remains popular in the second-hand market, where used models now sell for around $150–$250. Business users appreciate the Galaxy A71 for its large display and solid performance, although it lacks the premium features found in the Samsung Galaxy S series.