Back in 2014, Samsung’s smartphone lineup was one of the most talked-about in the industry, and by the beginning of 2015, every single model was on store shelves, ready to tempt buyers. It was a year that gave us both raw power and polished style, with the Galaxy S5 carrying the flagship banner and the brand-new A Series adding a fashionable edge to Samsung’s image.
The Galaxy S5 was the undisputed powerhouse. With its cutting-edge processor and top-tier features, it outpaced every other Samsung phone of the year. The A Series, on the other hand, was about making a statement. Wrapped in sleek metal bodies and dressed with Samsung’s signature Super AMOLED displays, these phones were stylish, slim, and modern—perfect for users who cared as much about design as performance. The Galaxy A7 led the pack with a large 5.5-inch Full HD screen, while the A5 and A3 offered more compact options with crisp HD resolution.
Cameras were another highlight. Samsung knew how important selfies had become, and the A Series didn’t disappoint with its 5-megapixel front cameras—a strong feature for the time. On the back, most A models packed a 13-megapixel main camera that rivaled the Galaxy S5, though the smaller A3 made do with a more modest 8-megapixel lens. For those looking for something different, the Galaxy Alpha stood out with its slim frame and smaller battery, while the K Zoom catered to photography enthusiasts with its oversized camera module.
Battery life varied across the lineup: the Galaxy A7 carried a 2600 mAh unit, while the A5 and A3 settled at 2300 mAh and 1900 mAh. Storage was flexible thanks to microSD support up to 64 GB, and multitaskers found the A7’s 2 GB of RAM far more generous than the A3’s single gigabyte. Across the board, Android 4.4.4 KitKat kept things smooth and customizable, while universal support for 2G, 3G, and 4G networks ensured that every phone stayed well-connected.
Looking back, 2014 was the year Samsung covered all bases: the Galaxy S5 delivered flagship performance, while the A Series carved out a niche for those who wanted style without sacrificing too much substance. Together, they made sure Samsung stayed firmly ahead of the curve in a fiercely competitive market.
Galaxy A Series Phone Chart
Specification | Galaxy A7 | Galaxy A5 (A500F) | Galaxy A5 (A500H) | Galaxy A3 (A300F) | Galaxy A3 (A300H) |
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SIM Card Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Multi-SIM Support | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Location Technology | GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
ANT+ Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
USB | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
MHL | No | No | No | No | No |
DLNA | No | No | No | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Operating System | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) |
Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Display Size | 5.5 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 | 540 x 960 | 540 x 960 |
Processor (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 + Adreno 405 (4+4 cores) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 + Adreno 306 (4 cores) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 + Adreno 306 (4 cores) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 + Adreno 306 (4 cores) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 + Adreno 306 (4 cores) |
CPU Speed | 1.5 GHz + 1 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
Internal Storage (ROM) | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
External Memory Support | MicroSD (up to 64 GB) | MicroSD (up to 64 GB) | MicroSD (up to 64 GB) | MicroSD (up to 64 GB) | MicroSD (up to 64 GB) |
Main Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 13 MP | 13 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery Capacity | 2600 mAh | 2300 mAh | 2300 mAh | 1900 mAh | 1900 mAh |
Sales Start Date | January 2015 | December 2014 | December 2014 | December 2014 | December 2014 |