Samsung Galaxy C5
#3178
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
#2895Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C5 features a glass front and aluminum back with a weight of 143g, while the Galaxy C5 Pro has a similar design but includes Gorilla Glass 4, weighing slightly more at 145g.
- Both devices share a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C5 is powered by the Snapdragon 617 chipset, whereas the C5 Pro uses the more efficient Snapdragon 626, offering better CPU performance and GPU capabilities.
- Both models have a 16 MP rear camera, but the C5 Pro enhances the selfie experience with a 16 MP front camera compared to the C5's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 2600mAh for both, but the C5 Pro lacks fast charging.
- The C5 runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the C5 Pro comes with Android 7.0 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 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
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in)
145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in)
Weight
143 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Lake Blue, Maple Leaf, Powder Rose
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes