Samsung Galaxy C5
#3416
Samsung Galaxy C7
#3295Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C7
Performance
61.364.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
22.426.1
Build
77.877.8
Connectivity
57.859.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.242.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C5 features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy C7 has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the C5 is powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset, whereas the C7 uses a more efficient Snapdragon 625, leading to better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but they lack optical image stabilization.
- The C5 has a 2600 mAh battery, while the C7 offers a larger 3300 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
- Both phones run Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, and feature similar build quality with aluminum frames and glass fronts, though the C7 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C7
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
16 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in)
156.6 x 77.2 x 6.8 mm (6.17 x 3.04 x 0.27 in)
Weight
143 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 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
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass