Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
#3019
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
#3016Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
Performance
62.569.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
24.226.1
Build
93.576.7
Connectivity
63.963.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.444.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy C7 Pro has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset with a 1.9 GHz octa-core CPU, whereas the C7 Pro uses a Snapdragon 626 chipset with a faster 2.2 GHz octa-core CPU, along with more RAM at 4GB compared to the A5's 3GB.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The A5 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the C7 Pro has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) and are upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 4 on the front, but the A5 has a glass back while the C7 Pro has an aluminum back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C7 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"
5.7"
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
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, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
157 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
N/A
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/ac, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass