Samsung Galaxy C5
#3178
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
#2894Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C7 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 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
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Pink Gold, Dark Gray
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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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