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Manufacturer codeSM-A705FZKUBTU
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About the Samsung A70
Samsung SM-A705FZKUBTU is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 9.0. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-A705FZKUBTU. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 17 cm (6.7") display is specified at 1080 x 2400 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 17 cm (6.7")
- Screen resolution
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Storage capacity
- 128 GB
- Mobile network generation
- 4G
- Rear camera resolution
- 32 MP
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5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
Having navigated that dangerously fine line between affordability and high-end features, Samsung appears to have stumbled on the right ingredients with the Galaxy A70. It might lack the fancy rotating selfie camera of its pricier A80 counterpart, but in t...
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4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
“The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the sort of phone that it's hard to find many major faults with when you consider the price. The build could be better but otherwise this is fantastic for the money.”Best Samsung Galaxy A70 dealsSamsung Galaxy A70500MB data 300...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
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Samsung A70 specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-A705FZKUBTU · Icecat product 70234976 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 17 cm (6.7") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 32 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 9.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF |
Display5 details
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage7 details
| Processor cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2 GHz |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Coprocessor cores | 6 |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum frame rate | 960 fps |
Camera, image & video19 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
|---|---|
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.7 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 123° |
| Digital zoom | 8x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 32 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 3840x2160@30fps |
| Video recording modes | 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless15 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 16 h |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 28 h |
| Stated music playback time | 128 h |
| Continuous video playback time (max) | 24 h |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features5 details
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 76.7 mm |
| Depth | 7.9 mm |
| Height | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 183 g |
Software & compatibility2 details
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz |
Further product details49 details
| Native aspect ratio | 20:9 |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| User memory | 108.3 GB |
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | UMTS |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| ANT+ enabled | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Text prediction system | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| Browsing time (3G) (max) | 14 h |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 16 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.349 W/kg |
| Head SAR category (EU) | A |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.475 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB |
|---|
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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