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90-day warranty
All our refurbished phones and iPads are protected by a 90-day warranty for functionality issues or a change of heart, with free returns. No need for a reason beyond “I just don’t like it”, although we always appreciate additional details and our support team is often able to help you resolve any little glitches remotely.
Your 90-day warranty starts on the day you receive the phone. We’re happy to accommodate returns for repairs, replacements or refunds within that timeframe. Just get in touch with our support team at hello@need-a-phone.ca – we’ll discuss the specifics of your return and we’ll work together to find a solution that makes sense to you.
- Excellent
- Fair
Screen: Perfect Condition
Body: May have barely visible micro-scratches, not noticeable from 8 inches away.
Functionality: Fully Tested & Functional
Screen: Perfect condition
Body: May have micro-scratches visible from 20 inches away.
Functionality: Fully Tested & Functional
Screen: May have scratches which could be slightly noticeable when the screen is turned on.
Body: Has visible scratches and/or dents
Functionality: Fully Tested & Functional
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Battery 83%+ guaranteed
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90-day warranty
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Works with all Canadian carriers
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Wall plug & cable included
- Dimensions: 163.6 x 76.0 x 7.7 mm
- Release Date: January, 2020
- Last OS Supported: Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
- Weight: 179 g
- Display: 6.7 inches
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
- RAM: 6GB
- MicroSD Support: Yes, up to 1 TB
- Rear Camera: Quad - 64 MP (wide); 12 MP (ultrawide); 5 MP (macro); 5 MP (depth)
- Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- Wireless Charging: No
- Connector: USB Type-C 2.0
- SIM Card: Nano-SIM
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
- Major OS Update End (Est): January, 2023
- Security Update End: January, 2025
About the Samsung Galaxy A71 Unlocked
The A71 was Samsung's upper mid-range phone at the start of the decade, and it was well specified for its class. The 6.7-inch screen is one of the largest in the A range, and at 7.7 mm and 179 g it stays slim and manageable despite the size. There is 6GB of RAM, which is more than most phones at this level carry, and storage can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 1 TB. The rear camera has four lenses covering wide, ultrawide, macro and depth, and the 32 MP front camera is unusually high resolution for selfies and video calls. A 4500 mAh battery and a 3.5 mm headphone jack round it out. It suits a straightforward user who wants a big screen and plenty of storage.
What you get from need-a-phone.ca
- Tested and graded by condition: Excellent, Good or Fair, so you know what is arriving
- Fully unlocked and ready for Telus, Rogers, Bell, Koodo, Fido, Freedom Mobile, Public Mobile and Chatr
- A 90-day warranty on every device, plus 30 days to return it for a change of mind
- Battery health tested, with anything below 83% replaced before the phone is sold
- Checked against the CWTA blacklist so it is never lost or stolen, with free shipping across Canada
Things to consider
This is the oldest phone in the range and it shows in one important way: both its major operating system updates and its security patches have now ended, so it will not receive new software. It is a 4G device, so there is no 5G. There is no wireless charging, and it takes a physical nano-SIM rather than an eSIM. Anyone who wants current software support or the fastest data speeds should choose a newer model.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A71 a good buy?
It depends on what the phone is for. As a spare handset, a work phone, a first phone for a younger user, or a device for calls, messaging, music and video, it still delivers a large screen, ample memory and expandable storage. As a main phone meant to last several more years, the end of software support is a real drawback and worth weighing carefully. Buy it for the hardware and the price bracket, not for longevity.
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