Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
#3176
Samsung Galaxy C5
#3178Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C5
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 glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel and water resistance, while the Galaxy C5 has a similar design but with an aluminum back, making it slightly lighter.
- Both devices have a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset, while the C5 uses the Snapdragon 617, with the A5 offering slightly better efficiency due to its 14 nm process.
- Both cameras have a 16 MP rear sensor, but the A5 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 16 MP compared to the C5's 8 MP.
- The A5 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery, compared to the C5's 2600 mAh, which may lead to better battery life.
- Both run on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C5
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
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"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
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)
145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in)
Weight
157 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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 Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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