Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A70 features a plastic chassis with a 7.9mm thickness, weighing 183g. Available in Black, White, Blue, and Coral, it has a 6.7-inch display. It lacks water/dust resistance. Users praise its lightweight build but note it’s less premium than the Galaxy S10.

• Plastic chassis, 7.9mm thick
• 183g weight
• No water/dust resistance
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• No glass back

Galaxy A70 Display

The Galaxy A70 has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 resolution at 393 PPI and 800 nits brightness. It features Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Users appreciate its large, vibrant screen but note it lacks a high refresh rate compared to the Galaxy A71.

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

Performance and Software

The Galaxy A70 uses the Snapdragon 675 (octa-core, 2.0GHz, 11nm) with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs Android 9 with One UI 1.1 (upgradable to Android 11). It supports Samsung Pay and Knox. Users find it adequate for daily tasks but slower than the Galaxy A71.

• Snapdragon 675, octa-core
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• Android 9 (up to Android 11)
• Samsung Pay, Knox
• No flagship performance

The Snapdragon 675 performs well for mid-range tasks but struggles with heavy gaming.

Cameras

The Galaxy A70 features a triple-camera system: 32MP main (f/1.7), 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP depth (f/2.2), with a 32MP front camera (f/2.0). It supports 1080p video at 30fps. Users appreciate its daylight performance but note weaker video quality than the Galaxy A71.

• 32MP main, 8MP ultrawide
• 5MP depth
• 32MP front
• 1080p video at 30fps
• No macro lens

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A70 has a 4500mAh battery, offering up to 16 hours of video playback. It supports 25W fast charging (0–100% in ~75min) via USB-C. Real-world use yields 1–1.5 days. Users value its endurance but note similar charging speeds to the Galaxy A71.

• 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 A70 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 praise its connectivity but note no 5G support compared to newer models.

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

Pricing and Availability

Introduced at $349.99 for the 6GB/128GB configuration, the Galaxy A70 was released on April 26, 2019, through Samsung and authorized retailers. Higher storage variants (8GB/128GB) are priced at $399.99. Discontinued in 2020, refurbished units are available for approximately $120–$220. Professionals commend its large screen and battery life, though it offers fewer advanced features than the Galaxy S series.