Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos
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Samsung Z3
#5199Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos
Samsung Z3
Performance
52.035.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.822.4
Build
14.316.8
Connectivity
56.736.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.228.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos features a more premium build quality with a slimmer profile and lighter weight compared to the Samsung Z3.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the A5 Duos is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 410 chipset and 2GB of RAM, while the Z3 uses a Spreadtrum SC7730 with only 1GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the A5.
- The camera on the A5 Duos is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Z3's 8 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Z3 is limited to 720p.
- The A5 Duos has a smaller 2300 mAh battery, while the Z3 offers a larger 2600 mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the A5 Duos runs on Android, which offers a more extensive app ecosystem compared to the Tizen OS found on the Z3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos
Samsung Z3
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Versions: A500F/DS, A500G/DS, A500H/DS, A500M/DS, A5000
Versions: Z300H/DD (India)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7730
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
123 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.23 W/kg (head)
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity