Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
#2895Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro both feature a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset with a 1.9 GHz CPU, while the C5 Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 626 at 2.2 GHz, offering slightly better processing speed and multitasking capabilities due to its higher RAM of 4GB compared to the A5's 3GB.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera and 16 MP front camera, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The A5 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the C5 Pro's 2600 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the A5 runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the C5 Pro comes with Android 7.0, offering a more recent software experience out of the box.
- Both devices have a premium build quality with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, though the A5 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB 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
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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
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)
145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in)
Weight
157 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Lake Blue, Maple Leaf, Powder Rose
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 (2CA) 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes