Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy A8
#3177Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A8
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a more compact build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and weighs 157g, while the Galaxy A8 is slightly larger and lighter at 151g, with a plastic back.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays, but the A5 has a 5.2-inch screen at 424 ppi, compared to the A8's 5.7-inch display at 386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset with 3GB RAM, while the A8 uses the Snapdragon 615 with 2GB RAM, giving the A5 an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A5 offers a superior selfie camera at 16 MP versus the A8's 5 MP.
- The A5 has a 3000mAh battery, slightly larger than the A8's 3050mAh, but the A5 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the A5 runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the A8 starts on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A8
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.9, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
16 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm (6.22 x 3.02 x 0.23 in)
Weight
157 g
151 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes