Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.859.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro 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.
- Both models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset and offer 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera, delivering comparable photography results.
- The C5 Pro has a smaller 2600 mAh battery, whereas the C7 Pro boasts a larger 3300 mAh battery with faster 18W charging support.
- The C5 Pro runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the C7 Pro initially comes with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow but is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, providing a slightly more recent software experience.
- Both phones feature a premium build with Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, but the C7 Pro is heavier at 172g compared to the C5 Pro's 145g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (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
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in)
156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
145 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lake Blue, Maple Leaf, Powder Rose
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

