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

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 01.03.17 | Last update 03.11.20

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

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is a 2017 smartphone. It measures 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm and weighs 157 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 5.2" inches. The resolution is 1080 x 1920 and 424 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 16 MP. The main camera is Single with 16 MP.

It runs on Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM memory. The battery is 3000 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Release date	2017, January
Dimensions	146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight	157 g (5.54 oz)
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 (Rank 891 of 1138)
Antutu 7 score	61345 (Rank 591 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	143 (Rank 1344 of 1569)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	926 (Rank 1093 of 1564)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	773 (Rank 436 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	4104 (Rank 218 of 984)
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
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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

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Samsung. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Samsung may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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