Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
#3019
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
#2940Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Performance
62.567.3
Camera
19.129.8
Display
82.877.9
Battery
24.226.6
Build
93.567.9
Connectivity
63.947.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.445.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a premium build with a glass front and back along with an aluminum frame, while the Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a glass front but uses a plastic back and frame, making the A5 feel more robust.
- In terms of display, the A5 offers a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the 6.35-inch AMOLED display of the Camon 12 Pro, which has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the A5 is powered by the Exynos 7880 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Camon 12 Pro uses the Helio P22 with 6GB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Camon 12 Pro includes additional sensors for depth, and it features a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the A5's 16 MP.
- The Camon 12 Pro has a slightly larger 3500 mAh battery, while the A5 has a 3000 mAh battery, both lacking wireless charging.
- Lastly, the A5 runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, whereas the Camon 12 Pro operates on Android 9.0 with HIOS 5.5, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
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"
6.35"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~276 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830MP3
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
16 MP, PDAF8 MP2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
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)
158.6 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
157 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Dawn 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 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
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 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity