Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017): specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 01.03.17 | Updated 03.11.20

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

  • Model: Galaxy A5 (2017)
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.26 out of 5 (19 votes)
  • Release Date:  January 19, 2024
  • Price: 250 EUR
  • Processor
  • Storage and memory: 32/64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.2 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 16MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is a smartphone released by Samsung in January 2017, boasting an array of features that cater to tech-savvy users and casual consumers alike. It has a model identifier of sm_id: 4570 and is recognized under the brand name Samsung, with a specific branding as br_sm_name: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Other names

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

Launch date

19 January 2024

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) PricePrice

First price

250 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.75 inc (146.1 mm)

Width

2.81 inc ( 71.4 mm)

Depth

0.31 inc ( 7.9 mm)

Weight

5.54 oz (157 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, aluminum frame

Water resistant

Samsung Pay IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Colors

Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.2 inc

Screen Area

74.5 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

424 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

71.5%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Additional Features

-Always-on display

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-T830MP3

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.9

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.52 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)    
SAR 0.88 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 16 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 53 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging
-

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score103094 (Position 893 out of 1145)
Antutu 7 Score61345 (Position 591 out of 2128)

See the page Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core164 (Position 558 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core782 (Position 506 out of 564)
GeekBench 5 Single Core143 (Position 1647 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core926 (Position 1365 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core773 (Position 474 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core4104 (Position 245 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript3000
GeekBench 4 Battery3041

See the page Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 250 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) come out?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) mobile was launched on January 19, 2024 in these colors: Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud.

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

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has dimensions of Height: 146.1 mm Width: 71.4 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 157 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 424 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is available with internal memory of 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.9 and features like