While gadget enthusiasts are clamoring for some of the world's most anticipated smartphones such as Apple's iPhone 8 and Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8, the South Korean handset maker is set to unveil the successors of last year's Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy A7, and Galaxy A9 --- if latest leaks and rumors are anything to go by.

The aforesaid smartphones, particularly Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), have been subjected to a slew of rumors and leaks. Here's a look at every Galaxy A7 (2017) rumor and prediction that you don't want to miss.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017): Design

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) will be housed in a full metal body. Aside from that, it is said to have received an IP68 certification, which implies that it will be the first smartphone in Samsung's Galaxy lineup to boast water and dust-resistant chassis. The smartphone is also expected to offer better protection against dust and can withstand an accidental dunk in 1.5-meter deep water for 30 minutes, BGR reported.

In terms of dimensions, the Galaxy A7 (2017) will measure 157.69 x 76.92 x 7.8 mm. It will sport curved 3D glass on the rear, while its front will be bordered with 2.5D glass.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017): Specs & Features

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) will boast a mammoth 5.7-inch screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass coupled with a Full-HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It will pack 3GB of RAM with 32GB or 64GB of built-in storage, which can be expanded via micro SD card. Under the hood, the Galaxy A7 (2017) will be fired up by an octa-core Exynos 7880 chipset, according to AndroidHeadlines.

Multiple sources claim that it will dish out an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box experience. But by the time the Galaxy A7 (2017) gets officially announced next year, Samsung might come up with a Nougat 7.0 update for the handset instead.

In the camera department, the Galaxy A7 (2017) is expected to feature a 16MP primary camera equipped with f/1.9 aperture lens and a 16MP front shooter for selfie addicts. In terms of connectivity, it will come with dual-SIM support, fingerprint scanner, and USB Type-C.

The purported Galaxy A7 (2017) will also pack either a 3,500 mAh or a 3,600 mAh battery and offer support for fast charging technology.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Release Date

Bearing in mind that the device has passed various certifications for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and FCC, it looks like the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) release date is just around the corner. There's hearsay that it will be announced on Jan. 2, 2017. However, readers are advised to take these speculations with a grain of salt and wait for an official announcement from Samsung.

Meanwhile, here's a video footage showcasing the Galaxy A7 (2017) leaked renders: