Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
#2722Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
Performance
62.560.8
Camera
19.154.9
Display
82.882.8
Battery
24.283.6
Build
93.514.3
Connectivity
63.962.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.446.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a more modern build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and a slightly larger 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.1-inch display of the Galaxy S5, both offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset with 3GB RAM, while the S5 uses the Snapdragon 801 with 2GB RAM, giving the A5 an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the S5 supports 4K video recording, whereas the A5 is limited to 1080p.
- The A5 has a slightly larger 3000mAh battery, while the S5 supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the A5 runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the S5 originally shipped with Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0.1, indicating a more updated software experience on the A5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy S5 (USA)
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
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
Versions: G900V (Verizon); G900R4 (US Cellular); G900P (Sprint)
Display
Size
5.2"
5.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired
Wireless
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)
142 x 72.4 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
157 g
144.9 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Charcoal Black, Shimmery White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, HSPA
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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
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 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate