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Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos#4619

Released: 2014

Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos

Overall Score

32.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4619)32.2
Performance(#5229)52.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#4274)14.3
Connectivity(#3137)56.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, 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
MaterialsN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.23 W/kg (head)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass