smartshoota · 19/02/2025
Long-term review · daily use of an older phone
Samsung Galaxy A71 is still fine for basic use, but missing security updates make it too risky to recommend.
Likes- Still satisfying performance for everyday use
- Camera results sufficient for family photos
- Battery holds up, sometimes tight but fine
- Very flat, slim design
Dislikes- No longer receives Android or security updates
- Camera results far below newer flagships
- Plastic look that feels dated
Smartphone Test · 17/07/2020
Hands-on review · unboxing, display, camera and sample photos
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a nice all-round smartphone, but it is not worth its extra cost over the cheaper sibling model.
Likes- Large, bright display that looks great
- Fast charging with the included 25-watt adapter
- Included earbuds are very good
- Camera performs at a comparable level in sample shots
Dislikes- White balance varies and sometimes looks odd
- No water and dust protection
- No stereo speakers and no telephoto lens
Techno Plug · 22/05/2020
Long-term test · three to four weeks of daily use
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a good phone for a specific audience, mainly suited to media, gaming and two-handed use.
Likes- Good for films, series and games
- Display and sound are pleasant
- Face and fingerprint unlock together feel secure
- Good value for the money
Dislikes- Too large for comfortable one-handed use
- Mid-range processor, only average for demanding tasks
- Fingerprint sensor is as weak as on the A51
CH3 · 05/03/2020
Long-term test · benchmarks and daily use
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a good mid-range phone for those who like One UI, but its price-to-performance is not the best.
Likes- Good daylight photos with HDR working well
- Good battery life, around two days for most users
- Solid performance for games and everyday tasks
- Sharp, colour-accurate display for the mid-range
Dislikes- Fingerprint sensor is slow and placed too low
- Night photos lose sharpness and detail
- Price-to-performance ratio is not the best
- Few new features compared with the A70
SwagTab · 06/02/2020
Hands-on review · display, processor, camera and price
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a good smartphone, but its price is too high for its hardware and features.
Likes- Large AMOLED display with thin bezels
- Strong Snapdragon 730 performance
- Outstanding battery life
- Camera clearly improved over the predecessor
Dislikes- Glossy plastic back
- No IP certification and no stereo speakers
- Price set too high for what it offers
- Macro camera adds no real value
techloupe · 31/01/2020
Hands-on review · one week of daily use
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a strong overall package that is clearly recommended, with a weak fingerprint sensor as its main drawback.
Likes- Strong overall package from Samsung
- Very good performance and battery life
- Nice display with many customisation options
- Good main camera with plenty of detail in daylight
Dislikes- Fingerprint sensor is not recommended
- Top-heavy feel in the hand
- Night photos show slight noise
COMPUTER BILD · 23/04/2020
Short test · display, camera and battery results
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a convincing all-round mid-range phone, a likely bargain, with weaker waterproofing and speed than pricier models.
Likes- Bright, vivid Super AMOLED display
- Strong main and ultra-wide camera results
- Battery lasts a long day in intensive use
- Faster charging than the predecessor
Dislikes- Not waterproof, unlike the pricier flagship
- Work speed trails the more expensive model
- Photo quality falls short of the flagship
Rubén Ulloa | The Groyne · 10/07/2020
Hands-on review · days of daily use
Samsung Galaxy A71 left the reviewer very happy and is recommended for mid-range Samsung buyers, though it is not best in every area.
Likes- Comfortable to hold for its size
- Screen is very usable in bright outdoor light
- Night mode better than expected
Dislikes- No high refresh rate screen
- Wide-angle photos soft at the edges
- Colour fringing on the wide-angle lens
- Main camera oversaturates and adds grain in low light
Charlypi · 19/06/2020
Hands-on review · several weeks of use
Samsung Galaxy A71 is recommended as a strong mid-range phone with good video, gaming and battery life.
Likes- Attractive rear finish in its colour options
- Good loudspeaker for videos and games
- Good battery life
- Well-lit selfies and solid 4K video
Dislikes- Mono speaker instead of stereo
- Night photos weaker than higher-end phones
- Video stabilisation could be better
Carlos Vassan · 12/06/2020
Hands-on review · battery, camera and fingerprint tests
Samsung Galaxy A71 has more good points than bad, and its slow in-display fingerprint unlock is the main drawback.
Likes- Very bright, large AMOLED display
- Impressive photos
- Light, comfortable one-handed use
- Good charging speed
Dislikes- Slow in-display fingerprint sensor
- Plastic frame and back
- Speaker is loud but unpleasant, no Dolby
- Face unlock relies only on the front camera
De Tranquis · 23/05/2020
Hands-on review · about a week of daily use
Samsung Galaxy A71 is a balanced mid-range phone with a great screen and battery, though it is not the best option on the market.
Likes- Very good screen
- Very good battery life
- Performance is solid for everyday use
- Portrait mode and selfie camera work well
Dislikes- Fingerprint and face unlock are unreliable
- Macro and zoom sensors add little, digital zoom only useful to 2x
- Video is not optically stabilised
Rincón Tecnológico · 25/03/2020
Performance and battery test · games, heat and multitasking
Samsung Galaxy A71 handles heat and app speed very well, but battery drain looks excessive for its capacity.
Likes- Apps open very quickly
- Stays cool during heavy gaming
- Multitasking acceptable with games kept open
Dislikes- Battery drains 9% in half an hour of use
- Some games were closed in the background
Tecnoholic Bolivia · 05/03/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks and battery test
Samsung Galaxy A71 offers acceptable performance and good battery life, though it is not outstanding for the price class.
Likes- Battery lasts a full day for normal use
- Good benchmark results for a mid-range phone
- Enough speed for social media and productivity apps
Dislikes- Gaming is acceptable but not very smooth
- Performance is not impressive overall
El Presente Tech · 14/02/2020
Hands-on review · gaming and multitasking tests
Samsung Galaxy A71 is strongly recommended, with the reviewer finding no real negatives beyond one brief freeze.
Likes- Runs demanding games like Fortnite smoothly
- Handles over twenty open apps without freezing
- Good build, design and cameras
- Excellent battery life
Dislikes- Brief freeze in Fortnite at maximum settings
- Only one mono speaker, not stereo
Topes de Gama · 04/02/2020
Full review · battery, screen, camera and software tests
Samsung Galaxy A71 is worth paying more than the cheaper sibling, though the plastic build and software polish hold it back.
Likes- Battery lasts a full day
- Bright screen with good contrast and viewing angles
- Video stabilisation works well and camera results improved
- Comfortable to hold despite the plastic back
Dislikes- Plastic back feels cheap at this price
- Software feels unoptimised and not always smooth
- Charging at 25 W is decent but not the best
MobileAdvisor · 26/04/2020
Review · design, software, camera, battery and pricing
Samsung Galaxy A71 is an extremely well-rounded mid-range phone with polished software and excellent battery life.
Likes- Large AMOLED screen works well for any use
- Battery lasts from morning to night without running low
- Software is very complete, well designed and free of glitches
- Camera performs well in any setting
Dislikes- Plastic build and no water or dust certification
- Large size makes one-handed use difficult
- Price slightly high at launch, better to wait for a discount