Overall Score
38.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3835)38.1
Performance(#5229)52.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#260)91.0
Connectivity(#3188)56.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A5
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm and a weight of 123g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass 4, a plastic back, and an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2300 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
- Notably, it does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio connectivity.
- Overall, the Galaxy A5 combines solid design and performance for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014, October 30
DescriptionVersions: A500F (Global), A500FU (Europe), A500M (Peru, Colombia), A500Y (Australia, New Zealand), A500YZ (Taiwan), A500F1/A500K/A500S (Korea), A500FQ (Turkey)
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
Weight123 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.65 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass