The Galaxy A71 was one of the best-selling Samsung smartphones in 2021. It debuted with One UI 2.0 based on Android 10. Being a popular device, it got almost all the new features from the company throughout last year with numerous software updates. Now, the handset has even started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update.

Samsung has been delivering stable One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update for eligible devices worldwide since December 2020. In fact, the company has been pushing the update well ahead of schedule for multiple devices.

However, the Galaxy A71 did not get this update when its sibling Galaxy A51 began to receive it. Now, as the South Korean tech giant has started seeing One UI 3.1 minor update (debuted on the Galaxy S21 series) to its portfolio, the Galaxy A71 is being updated to this version directly from One UI 2.5, just like the Galaxy Tab S6.

The One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A71 is currently live in Poland, as per SamMobile. The software build for this region comes with firmware A715FXXU3BUB5 and February 2021 security patches. The OTA update weighs around 2.7GB.

That said, we expect the firm to extend the availability of this update to more regions in the coming days. If you own this device, then head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether your device has received the update.

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Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy A71 mid-range smartphone will be available for purchase in the United States from 19th June. Initially, the device will up for sale through T-Mobile, Sprint, and Samsung and will later be available widely.

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G smartphone was announced in April this year for a price of $599.99. With such pricing, it will be the cheapest 5G smartphone in the US, undercutting OnePlus 8 by about $100.

As the name itself indicates, the device is a step-up compared to the Galaxy A51 5G, with the main difference being the camera department. Also, the variant coming to the United States is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset instead of Samsung’s own Exynos 980 SoC.

In the camera department, it comes with a quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 5-megapixel depth camera, and a 5-megapixel macro lens.

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The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter housed inside the notch. Under the hood, it is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

For the price of $599.99, Samsung is offering Galaxy A71 5G with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In the USA, the phone will support sub-6GHz 5G with its initial launch on T-Mobile and Sprint, and AT&T confirmed that its version will also be Sub-6GHz only. The company will reveal more information about mmWave support later this summer.

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After launching the Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone in the Indian market last month, the South Korean giant seems all set to launch yet another smartphone in the A-series — Samsung Galaxy A71 in India tomorrow.

A new report from IANS citing sources aware of the development claims that the Galaxy A71 will go official in the Indian market tomorrow as a premium mid-range device and will be priced around ₹30,000, which roughly converts to $419.

Since the smartphone has already been made available in Vietnam, we know what to expect from it. The phone comes with a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-O display that is integrated with a fingerprint reader.

The display offers Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC clocked at 2.2GHz and is packed with 6GB and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of an f/1.8 aperture 64-megapixel main lens, an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor, an f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel macro lens and an f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. On the front side, it features a 32-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

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As for the software, the device runs the latest Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and comes pre-loaded with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging technology.

The report indicates that Samsung is likely to bring some useful “Make for India” features in the Galaxy A71 which have been developed at Samsung R&D Institute in Bengaluru. It is Samsung’s biggest research and development facility outside of home country South Korea.

While the Samsung Galaxy A71 is expected to go official in India tomorrow, it is said to be available for purchase in the country from 24th February. To know for sure about the phone’s availability as well as pricing information, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours.

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Samsung recently launched its latest mid-ranger in the market: Samsung Galaxy A71. It offers well-balanced specifications at a non-expensive price, but is it really the best alternative for people with that budget? In the same price range, you can also find a few so-called flagship killers. We are talking especially about Realme X2 Pro and Redmi K20 Pro, also known in Europe as the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. This comparison will help you understand whether or not it is worth considering the new Samsung Galaxy A71 for a purchase.

Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro

Design

While Realme X2 Pro does not offer the most impressive design out there, Samsung Galaxy A71 and Redmi K20 Pro look very interesting. The former has a much thinner profile, as well as a punch-hole display minimizing the bezels without the need for a notch. The latter is thicker but it has narrow bezels with no notch and no holes thanks to its motorized pop-up camera. Samsung Galaxy A71’s body consists of a glass back and a plastic frame, while Redmi K20 Pro has a glass back and an aluminum frame, just like the Realme X2 Pro. Which one do you prefer?

Display

If you need the most advanced display, go for the Realme X2 Pro without thinking twice. First of all, it is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate, so it provides a smoother viewing experience and better gaming experience. It even delivers a higher image quality thanks to HDR10+ and full DCI P3 coverage. It comes with a notch, but it is definitely a better panel. Right after, we got the Redmi K20 Pro with an HDR10-compliant display and a full DCI P3 coverage. But in each case, you get a pretty nice AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

Both Redmi K20 Pro and Realme X2 Pro are flagship killers, so they are superior to Samsung Galaxy A71. Realme X2 Pro is the fastest and most powerful one since it is fueled by a better Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Some may actually like the software of the Redmi K20 Pro more, but due to its lower-end Snapdragon 855 chipset, it is less performing (but still a flagship). Samsung Galaxy A71 is just a mid-ranger, so you should not go for it if you need the highest performance. But it is the only with Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test it, but on the paper, Samsung Galaxy A71 seems to offer the most convincing camera department. We are talking about a quad camera with a 64 MP main sensor, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, a 5 MP dedicated macro camera and a 5 MP depth sensor. Even the front camera is great with its 32 MP resolution.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A71 wins the battery life comparison thanks to a bigger 4500 mAh unit, but Realme X2 Pro offers the fastest charging technology with a power of 50W.

Price

Samsung Galaxy A71 will hit the global market with aa €469/$516 price tag, Realme X2 Pro starts from €399/$440 and Redmi K20 Pro is available for about €350/$385 thanks to online street prices. In my opinion, Realme X2 Pro is the most awesome device of this trio since it has better hardware and display which you can not often find on a device sold for less than €400. But Samsung Galaxy A71 has a better camera and a longer lasting battery, while Redmi K20 Pro offers a slightly higher value for money due to its more affordable price.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro

PROs

• Great performance
• Very affordable price
• Amazing design
• Nice display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A71

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Bigger battery
• Punch-hole display
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Lower-end chipset

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROs

• Best display
• Best hardware
• Fastest charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

•  Nothing particular

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Samsung announced its new Galaxy A (2020) series and launched two devices from the new line-up: Samsung Galaxy A71 and A51. The former is the higher-end handset and it has upper-midrange specifications. It is very interesting because of its camera quality and overall performance, so we decided to compare it with another newly-announced device. We are talking about the Redmi K30 in its 4G variant, another potential best-seller, given its very affordable price. Last but not least, we decided to add another device that has already been in the Chinese market for a while: the upper-midrange Oppo K5 with a very well-balanced specs sheet.

Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo K5

Design

Most people, including me, prefer to have a punch-hole display instead of a notch. A punch-hole display is less invasive as it is just a small hole in the screen. And that is what Samsung Galaxy A71 offers, so it is my favorite one if we talk about aesthetics. Even Redmi K30 has a punch-hole design, but it has two holes because it sports a dual front camera. Despite its waterdrop notch, someone may prefer the Oppo K5 due to its cleaner rear design since not everyone likes big camera modules such as the one found on the Samsung Galaxy A71 and Redmi K30. What is your preference?

Display

Here it is a hard fight between Oppo K5 and Redmi K30. The former has a great AMOLED display with high brightness and very nice color accuracy, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. The latter has an IPS panel and IPS panels are is not trending at the moment, but it has the most revolutionary technologies: it supports both HDR10 and a 120 Hz refresh rate making it the most affordable phone with the highest refresh rate ever seen on a phone. But its fingerprint reader is side-mounted. Samsung Galaxy A71 has a classic Super AMOLED panel, not better than Oppo K5 and Redmi K30.

Specs & Software

Both Oppo K5 and Redmi K30 are powered by the amazing Snapdragon 730G midrange chipset, while Samsung Galaxy A71 is fueled by the lower-end Snapdragon 730 which offers inferior graphics performance. Oppo K5 and Redmi K30 come with up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 native storage. With exactly the same hardware department, the most important role will be played by software optimization. We still had no chance to test the Redmi K30 thoroughly, so we are waiting to see how much performing it will be. Note that it runs Android 10 out of the box, unlike Oppo K5.

Camera

The most impressive cameras are mounted on the Samsung Galaxy A71: all of these devices come with a 64 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture, but Samsung Galaxy A71 has a better secondary sensor (ultrawide, dedicated macro camera and depth sensor). That is why it wins the camera comparison.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A71 and Redmi K30 are equipped with a bigger 4500 mAh battery, so they will surely last more than Oppo K5. It remains to be seen which of them is the winner of this comparison. Samsung Galaxy A71 might be better due to a more efficient display, but we are just speculating for now.

Price

Redmi K30 launched in China with a €210/$233 starting price, Oppo K5 costs €255/$283 in its base version, while Samsung still did not confirm the pricing of the Galaxy A71. With the actual information, Redmi K30 looks more promising due to its 120 Hz display, better chipset than Galaxy A71, a bigger battery than Oppo K5 and Android 10 out of the box. But Samsung Galaxy A71 has higher camera capabilities.

• Read More: OPPO K5 with Snapdragon 730G, 64MP quad cameras and 30W VOOC 4.0 charging launched for 1,899 Yuan (~$267)

Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo K5: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K30

PROs

• Great performance
• 120 Hz display
• Punch-hole design
• Big battery
• Dual front camera
• Android 10

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A71

PROs

• Amazing cameras
• Big battery
• Punch-hole display
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Lower-end chipset

Oppo K5

PROs

• Great display
• Nice hardware
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Recently, Samsung Vietnam released a brand new teaser video announcing new Galaxy A-series devices will be coming on December 12. While no specific details were given, reports claim that the devices being launched will be the Galaxy A51 and A71, the flag bearers for most of the Galaxy A-series devices.

At the end of the teaser video, we get to see the new design for the Galaxy A-devices, with a hole-punch camera cutout similar to the Galaxy Note 10. It seems like the Note 10 design will probably be carried over to the lower-end models as well. That’s not too bad considering that the Galaxy Note 10 has fairly excellent design.

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It was previously reported that the Galaxy A51 is equipped with a 6.2-inch screen, a 4000mAh battery, and an Exynos 9611 octa-core processor, which is made up of four 2.3GHz A73 cores and four 1.7GHz A53 cores. There’s a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and an integrated modem that supports 3CA downlink supports up to 600Mbps bandwidth. RAM options starts at 4GB, and storage is available in 64GB and 128GB.

The Galaxy A71 on the other hand will allegedly come with the Snapdragon 675 chipset instead of the A51’s Exynos 9611. This will be paired up with 8GB of RAM, a 6.7-inch screen, a decently slim chassis that measures in at 163.5 x 76 x 7.9mm, a 4500mAh battery (25W fast charge), and a price of about 400 euros, which is roughly 3113 yuan.

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Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone company, isn’t doing well in China, which is the world’s largest smartphone market. The South Korean market share in China has declined drastically and the company has even stopped manufacturing phones in China since October 2019.

Now, the company seems to be making some efforts to grab back the lost market share in the Chinese market. The company is hoping to drive grown in the market with the new 5G technology.

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Fold 5G smartphone in China as Samsung W20 5G. Soon, the company is expected to offer affordable flagship devices with support for 5G technology in the company’s Galaxy A lineup.

It is being reported that the Samsung Galaxy series smartphone with model number SM-A7160 is in the works. The smartphone in question is the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the 5G model of the same carries model number SM-A716B.

The company has already launched Galaxy A90 5G in the Chinese market and now it could launch the Galaxy A71 5G in the country. Interestingly, it could be the first smartphone from the South Korean giant to come powered by the company’s own mid-range Exynos 980 chipset which comes with 5G support.

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Samsung is currently using Snapdragon 855 SoC and Exynos 9825 chipset for the 5G smartphone but for mid-range devices, it will need to make the switch to cost-effective chipsets and this is where the Samsung Exynos 980 comes in.

However, Samsung won’t be the first smartphone maker to make use of Exynos 980 SoC. Vivo is set to launch Vivo X30 smartphone in China which will be powered by the Samsung Exynos 980 SoC that is an 8nm octa-core chip with two Cortex-A77 cores, six Cortex-A55 cores, and the Mali-G76 GPU.

It has an integrated 5G modem that should help reduce power consumption compared to the Exynos 9825, which requires a separate 5G modem. The 980 also supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, which is currently exclusive to Samsung’s flagship smartphones. It also comes with a few other impressive features like HDR10+ video decoding and support for 108MP camera sensors.

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