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Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos#4715

Released: 2014

Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos

Overall Score

56.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4715)56.4
Performance(#10913)54.3
Camera(#4625)42.4
Display(#1864)79.5
Battery(#11259)43.5
Build(#9374)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos features a sleek design with dimensions of 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm and a lightweight build at 123 grams.
  • Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which supports smooth multitasking for everyday tasks.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2300 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop), providing a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone is available in multiple colors, including Pearl White and Midnight Black.
  • Overall, the Galaxy A5 Duos combines solid features in a compact design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionVersions: A500F/DS, A500G/DS, A500H/DS, A500M/DS, A5000

Display

Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
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 (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
Weight123 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes