Samsung Galaxy C5
#3416
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
#3016Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
Performance
61.369.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
22.426.1
Build
77.876.7
Connectivity
57.863.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.244.4
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 Pro has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density of ~386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the C5 is powered by the Snapdragon 617 chipset, whereas the C7 Pro utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 626, providing better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera with similar specifications, but the C7 Pro offers a higher resolution 16 MP front camera compared to the 8 MP on the C5.
- The C7 Pro also has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the C5's 2600 mAh, supporting the same 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, but the C7 Pro benefits from a more robust connectivity option with USB Type-C and dual-band Wi-Fi.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring aluminum frames and glass fronts, though the C7 Pro includes Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
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
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, 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
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in)
156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in)
Weight
143 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Blue
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 (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/ac, 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
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, gyro, proximity, compass