Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

The Galaxy A5 (2017) boasts impressive internet speeds with HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, along with EDGE and GPRS technologies. The battery is a non-removable Li-Ion type with a capacity of 3000mAh, supporting talk times of up to 16 hours on 3G networks, and music play up to 53 hours.

Users will find the phone has two SIM configurations—Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)—for flexible connectivity options. The phone is powered by a Mali-T830MP3 GPU and an Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) chipset, with an Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU. With an AnTuTu benchmark score of 61345, it delivers reliable performance for everyday tasks.

The Galaxy A5 (2017) originally launched with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), and later, it received an upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo). The device weighs 157 grams and offers expandable storage with a microSD slot that allows cards up to 256 GB, complementing its internal storage options of 32/64 GB with 3 GB RAM.

With its dimensions (146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm) and a 5.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, the phone has a comfortable size. The Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels provides vibrant colors and sharp visuals, further protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Connectivity features like Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot), USB 2.0 (Type-C 1.0 reversible connector), NFC, and GPS (with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS) are all available for versatile usage. The photographic capabilities of the Galaxy A5 (2017) are captured by its 16 MP front and rear cameras, both with an aperture of f/1.9. They can record videos at 1080p@30fps, and additional features like LED flash, panorama, and HDR enhance the camera's functionality.

Moreover, the phone includes an FM radio, a 3.5mm jack, supports ANT+, Samsung Pay, and has an IP68 dust/waterproof rating for durability. Various color options like Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, and Peach Cloud are available to suit different tastes. The front-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer round out its sensor array, making the Galaxy A5 (2017) a well-equipped smartphone.

It's priced at 250 EUR and has SAR values of 0.88 W/kg (head) and 0.55 W/kg (body), with different values for the EU-specific SAR rating. The Galaxy A5 (2017) sports an active noise cancellation feature with a dedicated microphone, enhancing call clarity and audio quality.

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