The Samsung Galaxy A71 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
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Buyers who want the biggest, brightest AMOLED screen they can get cheaply for streaming and browsing, and who are comfortable with a phone that is no longer receiving security updates.
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The Galaxy A71 was Samsung's attempt to bring a flagship-feeling screen to a mid-range price, and on that count it still holds up. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus panel is bright, punchy and genuinely large, and it remains the best reason to consider one. Underneath, the Snapdragon 730 was a capable mid-range chip in 2020 and still copes with messaging, streaming and browsing, though it shows its age with heavier games and more demanding apps. The 64MP main camera takes good daylight photos, and the 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging comfortably clears a full day. Where it dates itself is the 60Hz refresh rate, which feels sluggish next to almost anything sold today, and the complete absence of a water resistance rating, so a soaking is a real risk rather than an inconvenience. Samsung's software support has now ended, meaning no further security patches. At this point it makes sense as an inexpensive large-screen phone for light use rather than a long-term purchase, and anyone wanting the same screen size with a smoother panel should weigh up the Galaxy A72 instead.
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A71 | Samsung Galaxy A72 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080 x 2400, 60Hz | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 90Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 730 | Snapdragon 720G |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro, 5MP depth | 64MP main with OIS, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP 3x telephoto with OIS, 5MP macro |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh, 25W charging | 5,000 mAh, 25W charging |
| Weight | 179 g | 203 g |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 76.0 x 7.7 mm | 165.0 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | No IP rating | IP67 (submersible to 1m) |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £164.00 |
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Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
HDR
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Super AMOLED Plus
6.7
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm) - Global Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) - Philippines
Adreno 618
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Yes (market dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
4500
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
