The Samsung Galaxy A70 was one of the best-selling smartphones in 2019 just like its smaller sibling Galaxy A50. The latter started receiving the One UI 3.1 (Android 11) update last week. Now, the company has begun to roll out this same software update to the former device as well.

The South Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy A70 with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. The handset was later updated to Android 10-based One UI 2.x. Now, Samsung has even started seeding out One UI 3.1 (Android 11) update for this phone.

According to SamMobile, the Android 11 update for the Galaxy A70 is currently live in Ukraine. The update comes with firmware version A705FNXXU5DUC6 and March 2021 security patches in the country. It weighs about 1.9GB in size.

Users living in this region can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check if their unit has got the OTA update. Similarly, customers in other regions can also do the same since they are also expected to get the update in the coming days.

That said, Android 11 should be the last major update for the Samsung Galaxy A70. However, this smartphone should receive security updates up until 2023.

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Samsung Galaxy A70 was launched in March this year but went on sale in April. When the device went on sale, it didn’t have the popular Night Mode on the camera which seems to make its camera output low-light shots that are inferior to those of other mid-rangers. Samsung has now corrected that with the release of a new update for the Galaxy A70.

The latest firmware comes with the code A705GMDDU3ASG6 and apart from bringing the much-anticipated Night mode, it also adds the July security update. The update size is quite large – 367 MB and is already available to owners of the Galaxy A70  in India. We expect the update to be pushed to owners of the device in other regions soon.

Alongside the Night mode function onboard the camera, Sammy also included another tweak which is a dedicated QR scanner in the camera interface. Other points of focus with the new update include stability improvements and minor bug fixes. Some Indian users reported that the previous firmware update brought in several third-party bloat apps which can be uninstalled but it’s still quite unusual. We’ll have to wait and see if the same process repeats this time around.

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Since Vivo NEX A and S hitten the shelves, pop-up cameras became one of the most innovative trends to get rid of bezels around the display. Yesterday, Vivo unveiled a brand new device with a pop-up camera: the S1 Pro, that is also one of the most interesting phones when it comes to quality-price ratio. It has all the requirements necessary to challenge the latest upper-midrange phones from the best brands. Among the best ones, there are definitely the Oppo F11 Pro which is the first Oppo mid-ranger with a pop-up camera, and the Galaxy A70 by Samsung with its huge battery and great performances. So here is a specs comparison that will help you to understand whether Vivo S1 Pro is worth the money asked or not.

Vivo S1 Pro vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A70

Design

The absence of a pop-up camera and the presence of a classic waterdrop notch make the Galaxy A70 by Samsung way less attractive than Vivo S1 Pro and Oppo F11 Pro. While these devices have a lot of things in common when it comes to aesthetics, there is a detail which would make me go for the Vivo S1 Pro. I am talking about the fingerprint scanner: while Oppo F11 Pro has a traditional fingerprint reader placed on the back side, the Vivo S1 Pro has an in-display biometric sensor, so it has a cleaner and definitely more beautiful back cover. Another important difference is the position of the cameras: they are placed on the upper left part on the Vivo S1 Pro, while the Oppo F11 Pro has them at the upper center. Vivo S1 Pro is even more compact than the Oppo F11 Pro due to its smaller display.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A70 is equipped with a bigger and taller 6.7-inch display, and that is mainly the reason because I would choose it instead of its competitors. It comes with a rare but very elegant 20:9 aspect ratio and its colors are stunning. However, Vivo S1 Pro is still very nice as it is equipped with a Super AMOLED display provided by Samsung as well. Oppo F11 Pro is inferior due to its IPS panel, but it has a slightly bigger display than Vivo S1 Pro. That is also the reason why it does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Specs & Software

Oppo F11 Pro falls way behind its competitor because of its less powerful Helio P70 SoC by MediaTek. The winner here is definitely the Vivo S1 Pro as it comes with the Snapdragon 675 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy A70 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 too paired with up to 8 GB of RAM, but its internal storage is just 128 GB. All the phones run a customized user interface based on Android Pie: we got Funtouch OS for Vivo S1 Pro, Color OS for Oppo F11 Pro and One UI (which I prefer) for the Samsung Galaxy A70.

Camera

Talking about camera quality, the final battle is between the Vivo S1 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A70. While the former comes with a higher resolution for the main sensor (48 vs 32 MP), the latter has brighter focal apertures, and it can also record 4K videos and 1080p videos with a frame rate up to 240 fps. Both come with a rear triple camera and a 32 MP front camera, but for the specifications listed above, I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy A70. Oppo F11 Pro lacks the ultrawide lens and it only comes with a dual camera. Further, its front camera is inferior with just 16 MP.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A70 wins the battery life comparison with a huge 4500 mAh unit and an incredibly fast charging technology, followed by the Oppo F11 Pro and its 4000 mAh battery with a still fast 20W charging technology.

Price

Vivo S1 Pro debuted with a starting price of €350/$390, Oppo F11 Pro costs just €320/$360 and Samsung Galaxy A70 starts from €400/$450. Samsung Galaxy A70 wins this comparison with its bigger battery and amazing cameras, but some may prefer the Vivo S1 Pro for its better design and a still great camera department.

• Read More: Oppo F11 with MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and 4GB RAM announced in India for Rs. 19,990 ($283)

Vivo S1 Pro vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A70: PROs and CONS

Oppo F11 Pro

PROs

• Pop-up camera
• Big battery
• Big display
• More affordable

CONS

• Less impressive hardware

Samsung Galaxy A70

PROs

• Bigger battery
• Very fast charging
• Big display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Good cameras

CONS

• Costlier

Vivo S1 Pro

PROs

• Much storage
• Nice cameras
• Amazing design
• Good price

CONS

• Smaller battery

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For the first time in 2019, HMD Global renewed its upper-midrange line-up with a new smartphone launched in the Asian market: the Nokia X71. A few days later, Motorola launched two new variants of the Moto G7 Plus with 4 and 6 GB of RAM, as well as 128 GB of internal storage. Alongside the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy A70, these handsets represent some of the most interesting alternatives when it comes to quality-price ratio. This comparison will tell you which one should have a higher value for money and which is the best device of the trio in case you do not care about the price at all.

Nokia X71 vs Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A70

Design

If you are seeking for the best and most futuristic look you should undoubtedly go for the Nokia X71. It is the first phone by HMD Global to feature a punch-hole display that reaches a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent without the need of a notch. Further, it comes with a premium body with a glass back and an aluminum frame. My second place goes to the Moto G7 Plus for having an outstanding build quality. It comes with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 3, an aluminum frame and splash resistance. But if you only care about the look, then you may need to know that Samsung Galaxy A70 looks more gorgeous with its gradient colors and a very high screen-to-body ratio. Which one do you prefer?

Display

When it comes to displays, Samsung is most of the times a step forward compared to other manufacturers, as it is one of the most important display manufacturers. Its midrange phones usually come with AMOLED display which boasts a better color reproduction with more brilliant color and deeper blacks. That is exactly the case of the Samsung Galaxy A70 which also comes with an ultra-tall 20:9 aspect ratio and a huge 6.7-inch diagonal. For all these reasons, it easily wins this display comparison. The second place goes to the Moto G7 Plus as it comes with good brightness and nice color reproduction, but it has only marginal differences compared to the Nokia X71.

Specs & Software

Despite Motorola held a separate event to launch a higher-end memory configuration of the Moto G7 Plus, Samsung Galaxy A70 wins the hardware comparison for being equipped with a more powerful chipset and a higher amount of RAM. It sports a wonderful Snapdragon 670 which is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Moto G7 Plus has an older and less powerful Snapdragon 636, so it gets beaten even by the Nokia X71 which comes with the Snapdragon 660 boasting a higher clock frequency and better graphics performances. Note that Samsung Galaxy A70 has a customized user interface, while Moto G7 Plus and Nokia X71 come with stock Android (X71 is part of the Android One program with faster and more constant updates as well as direct support by Google).

Camera

Overall, the best camera department belongs to the Samsung Galaxy A70. It comes with a triple rear camera composed of a 32 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide secondary lens and a depth sensor, while on the front it has a stunning 32 MP snapper. But if we only consider the rear sensors, Nokia X71 is more or less at the same level with its Carl Zeiss and its 48 MP triple camera. However, we have to test the Nokia X71 thoroughly to give a definitive opinion, and we still did not have the chance to click some photos with it. Unlike its rivals with triple cameras, Moto G7 Plus lacks the ultrawide lens, but it still provides a stunning photo quality thanks to OIS for the primary sensor and a very bright focal aperture.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A70 is equipped with a monster battery and it lasts a lot more on a single charge. It can even pass two days with a stressed usage pattern, that is amazing. Motorola Moto G7 Plus has the smallest battery and it can not compete with its opponents, but it has also a faster-charging technology, so it is able to fully charge in less time. Nokia X71 sits in the middle with a 3500 mAh unit.

Price

Motorola Moto G7 Plus debuted with a price tag of €300/$335 for the base variant with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, while Nokia X71 starts from about €350/$393. Samsung still did not reveal the pricing of the Galaxy A70. With the actual info, the Galaxy A70 wins the comparison with better performance, amazing cameras, and a huge battery, but if it will cost more than $450, then its value for money might not be so high.

• Read More: Nokia X71 with punch-hole screen, triple cameras and Snapdragon 660 unveiled

Nokia X71 vs Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A70: PROs and CONS

Nokia X71

PROs

• Great design
• Good battery
• Nice build quality
• Nice cameras

CONS

• Costlier

Motorola Moto G7 Plus

PROs

• Good price
• Compact
• Splash resistant
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

Samsung Galaxy A70

PROs

• High performance
• Better display
• Great cameras
• Huge battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

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The constantly rising price of flagship phones and the need of the average user for a performing phone with high-end specification resulted in the birth of a new segment: upper-midrange devices. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is a perfect symbol of this new category of phones: it is almost a flagship, but it comes with a mid-end price. Among the most recent devices in this segment, there is also Samsung Galaxy A70 and Vivo V15 and they are surely among the best devices for quality-price ratio alongside the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. In this comparison between their specifications, we will try to let you understand which one mostly fits your needs and which has the highest value for money.

Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Vivo V15

Design

Vivo was one of the most important innovators in 2018 when it came to minimizing the bezels around the displays. The Chinese company came up with the first smartphone sporting a pop-up selfie camera with a motorized mechanism which allowed the display to get close to 100 percent of screen-to-body ratio without the need of a notch. And that is exactly the same form factor of the Vivo V15 which wins this design comparison, with its pop-up selfie camera and very narrow bezels. But I also like the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE due to its stunning glass back and its magic gradient colors. Samsung Galaxy A70 is not so attractive, but it has other advantages that you will discover below.

Display

With their amazing Super AMOLED panels, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Samsung Galaxy A70 are the winners of the display comparison. I personally prefer the former because it is HDR-compliant, so it comes with pretty nice color reproduction. But note that this is a compact display, so if you want a productivity phone you would better go for the Samsung Galaxy A70 and its huge 6.7-inch display. Note that it has a 20:9 aspect ratio, so its display is taller than its rivals. Vivo V15 has a big display as well with its 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a 6.53-inch diagonal, but its classic IPS panel makes me choose the Galaxy A70.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is one of the most impressive midrange phones when it comes to performances. It is equipped with the best midrange chipset you can expect: the Snapdragon 712 by Qualcomm with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz. Just to give you an idea, it is more or less at the same level as the Snapdragon 821 which was the best Qualcomm’s chipset in 2016. Samsung Galaxy A70 takes the second place with its octa-core Snapdragon 670 chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM, while Vivo V15 has a not so impressive Helio P70 by MediaTek which still does it job supported by 6 GB of RAM.

Camera

These phones come with a particular focus on cameras. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is the most impressive one with a 48 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide lens and even a third telephoto lens. But Samsung Galaxy A70 is all but disappointing: even this device comes with a triple camera, but with lower resolutions. When it comes to selfies, both Samsung Galaxy A70 and Vivo V15 look more promising thanks to its 32 MP snapper.

Battery

With one of the biggest battery in the whole midrange segment (4500 mAh), Samsung Galaxy A70 is undoubtedly the device which can last more on a single charge in most of the scenarios. Vivo V15 remains a good battery phone thanks to its 4000 mAh unit, while Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is a bit disappointing with just 3070 mAh, it lasts just one day with moderate use.

Price

We will officially know the price of the Samsung Galaxy A70 on the global market on April 10, while Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Vivo V15 cost about €300/$335 and €310/$350 respectively, in China. With the actual info, Samsung Galaxy A70 is the device I would personally go for because of its bigger battery, good cameras overall, wide display and pretty good performances.

• Read More: Samsung Galaxy A70 launches with 32MP triple rear cams and an Infinity-U display

Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Vivo V15: PROs and CONS

Vivo V15

PROs

• Better design
• Big display
• Big battery
• Nice cameras

CONS

• Less compact

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

PROs

• Higher performance
• Great cameras
• Nice display
• Thinner body

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy A70

PROs

• Good display
• Nice cameras
• Huge battery
• Very fast charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Important smartphones manufacturers are releasing a lot of midrange phones nowadays. And many of them end up being just variants of the previous ones or renamed devices for different markets. For example, Vivo S1 shares many things in common with the recent Vivo V15, while the Huawei P30 Lite is just the older Nova 4e renamed for the global market. While several people skip such devices, this does not mean they are not interesting smartphones or outdated handsets; that is just marketing. Indeed, they represent two of the most interesting mid-rangers out there in the €300 price range, just like the Samsung Galaxy A70. But which one should you go for? This comparison will clear your ideas.

Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Vivo S1

Design

If you want the most stunning and futuristic design, do not hesitate and go for the Vivo S1. Despite it does not have a notch or a punch-hole display, this handset rocks an incredibly screen-to-body ratio, thanks to the selfie pop-up camera which is placed on a motorized mechanism. That is mainly what makes this phone incredibly innovative and flagship-like. Huawei P30 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A70 come with standard midrange-class designs consisting of a traditional waterdrop display and gradient colors.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A70 is one step forward when it comes to the display quality thanks to its Super AMOLED display. The display has always been an advantage for Samsung as the Korean giant produces AMOLED panels and it can integrate them on most of its devices without bearing high costs. Further, the Samsung Galaxy A70 comes with a taller 20:9 aspect ratio and a larger 6.7-inch diagonal, so it more suitable for multimedia uses. The second place goes to the great borderless display of the Vivo S1 which has narrow bezels but gets rid of notches thanks to the pop-up camera. And it comes with a satisfying 6.53-inch diagonal. Huawei P30 Lite is the most compact device of the trio but it also comes with the smallest display.

Specs & Software

If you had all of these devices, you would not find significative differences between their speed and performance. Even though they boast different chipsets, all of them are at the same level. I would go for the Samsung Galaxy A70 for a simple reason: it comes in a variant with more RAM: up to 8 GB. Further, it has a micro SD dedicated slot allowing to expand the internal storage without renouncing to the dual SIM slot. All the phones are based on Android Pie with a highly customized fork.

Camera

Even when it comes to the camera department, Samsung Galaxy A70 is a winner, at least on the paper. It sports an amazing 32 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.7 aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide lens and even a 5 MP depth sensor. Just in case it is not enough, on the back, there is a stunning 32 MP camera for selfies. You can find a front camera with the same resolution on the Huawei P30 Lite as well as a triple camera setup, but the main sensor and the depth sensor come with lower resolutions and less bright focal apertures.

Battery

The mammoth battery of the Samsung Galaxy A70 makes it a king even when it comes to battery life. The device rocks a huge 4500 mAh battery which is able to last more than two working days even with intensive use. Further, it has the fastest charging technology with a power of 25W.

Price

We still do not know how much Samsung Galaxy A70 will cost, while Huawei P30 Lite and Vivo S1 hitten the shelves with price tags of about €290 and €300 respectively. Coming to an end, Samsung Galaxy A70 looks like a definitely better device thanks to its great cameras and bigger battery, as well as a satisfying display and a better memory configuration.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4e with 6.2-inch display, triple rear cameras and 32MP front camera unveiled

Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Vivo S1: PROs and CONS

Vivo S1

PROs

• Better design
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Nice cameras

CONS

• Less compact

Huawei P30 Lite

PROs

• More compact
• Great cameras
• Nice design
• Thinner body

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy A70

PROs

• Better display
• Nice cameras
• Huge battery
• Very fast charging

CONS

• Less attractive design

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Another midrange phone by Samsung is here to challenge the unrestrainable growth of Chinese manufacturers: its name is Samsung Galaxy A70 and it is the most interesting phone from the A-series released so far. But there will be two main devices which will rival the Galaxy A70 and will represent a menace to its sales, at least in the Asian market. We are talking about the Huawei Nova 4e which should soon land in Europe under the Huawei P30 Lite moniker, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro which will remain an Asian exclusive unlike its inferior sibling Redmi Note 7. Through this specs comparison, you will learn the differences between these devices.

Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Design

Listen to your tastes, as each of these devices come with a nice and premium design. Do you prefer the “3D Glasstic” of the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the gradient glass backs of the Huawei Nova 4e and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro? While you choose, it is worth noting that the really important difference between these handsets is the build quality. Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with more protection, despite it is not among the most resistant devices. Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and the phone is also water resistant. Instead, for the Samsung Galaxy A70 and Huawei Nova 4e, you do not get any kind of protection against water, neither for the display.

Display

Do you want the most brilliant and vivid display? Go for the Samsung Galaxy A70, there is no challenge. The Super AMOLED makes the colors much more pleasant and the blacks deeper. The kind of panel is often the only thing that really makes a difference when it comes to midrange displays. Further, the Samsung Galaxy A70 comes with a slightly taller 20:9 aspect ratio and a superior 6.7-inch diagonal.

Specs & Software

If we only consider the base variants, Redmi Note 7 Pro wins the hardware comparison because it sports a more powerful processor than both the Snapdragon 675 and the Kirin 710 of the Huawei Nova 4e. We are talking about the Snapdragon 675 that is one of the best Qualcomm’s mid-range chipsets. But Samsung Galaxy A70 comes in a configuration with Snapdragon 670 (that is just slightly inferior to the SD675) and 8 GB of RAM while Redmi Note 7 Pro stops at 6 GB of RAM, that is why, if we consider the most expensive variants, Samsung Galaxy A70 wins. All the phones come with a customized Android version based on Pie.

Camera

On the paper, Samsung Galaxy A70 seems to be the winner of the camera comparison. It sports a rear setup with a main 25 MP sensor coming with a bright f/1.7 aperture, a useful 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 5 MP depth sensor. It is a rear department which should be slightly better than the triple camera of the Huawei Nova 4e that consists of a similar setup. Redmi Note 7 Pro should focus more on the photo detail thanks to its 48 MP main sensor, but it should be less surprising than Samsung Galaxy A70 despite it doubles the sensor resolution. Coming to the front camera, it will be a hard fight between Samsung Galaxy A70 and Huawei Nova 4e.

Battery

With a huge 4400 mAh battery and its efficient Super AMOLED display, Samsung Galaxy A70 should provide a higher battery life. Right after, there should be Redmi Note 7 Pro with its above-average 4000 mAh battery and the low energy consumption of its Snapdragon 675 chipset. Huawei Nova 4e loses the comparison due to its too small 3300 mAh battery.

Price

While we still do not know Samsung Galaxy A70’s price and availability, we know that Huawei Nova 4e debuted with a €270/$305 price tag and Redmi Note 7 Pro starts from €200/$225. At the end of the day, Samsung Galaxy A70 shows to be a more interesting mid-ranger due to its better display, great rear cameras, and bigger battery, despite its performance may be disappointing compared with the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

• Read More: Huawei Nova 4e with 6.2-inch display, triple rear cameras and 32MP front camera unveiled

Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

• Better hardware
• Affordable price
• Great camera
• Big battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Nova 4e

PROs

• More compact
• Great cameras
• Nice design
• Thinner body

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy A70

PROs

• Better display
• Nice cameras
• Huge battery
• Very fast charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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