Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Top Specs

Release Date: 2017, January
Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 157 g
Screen: 5.2", Super AMOLED
Main Camera: Single, 16 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 16 MP
Memory: 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Release date	2017, January
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146.1 Х 71.4 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	157 g
Body build	Front/back glass, aluminum frame
Colors	Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 53 h
Approximate price	250 EUR

Screen
Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.2" inc
Screen area	74.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Other	- Always-on display

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	16 MP, Single
Camera specs
-16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP, Single
Specifications	16 MP, f/1.9
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	- Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-T830MP3
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM
Antutu 8 score	103094
Antutu 7 score	61345
GeekBench 5 Single Core	143
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	926
GeekBench 4 Single Core	773
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	4104
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	3000
GeekBench 4 Battery	3041

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - Fast battery charging -ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) was around 250 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ?

The official release date is 2017, January.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is 157 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is 5.2" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) waterproof?

Yes, it is waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.