Samsung Galaxy A5 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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

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Samsung Galaxy A5 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Samsung Galaxy A5 is a 2014 smartphone. It measures 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm and weighs 123 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 5" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1280 and 294 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 5 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM memory. The battery is 2300 mAh.

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy A5 specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A5
Release date	2014, October
Dimensions	139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
Weight	123 g (4.34 oz)
Body build	Aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors	Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Battery	2300 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 15 h (3G) Music play - Up to 68 h
Approximate price	260 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5" inc
Screen area	68.9 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.0%
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px
PPI /points per inch/	294 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 306
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	20123 (Rank 1491 of 2084)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	488 (Rank 772 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1125 (Rank 867 of 984)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	799

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes (LTE model only)
USB	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.23 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio, recording
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity, compass - ANT+ -S-Voice - Versions: A500F (Global), A500FU (Europe), A500M (Peru, Colombia), A500Y (Australia, New Zealand), A500YZ (Taiwan), A500F1/A500K/A500S (Korea), A500FQ (Turkey)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A5 cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy A5 was around 260 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy A5 ?

The official release date is 2014, October.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy A5 ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A5 is 123 g.

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

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A5 is 5" inches.

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

The size of the Samsung Galaxy A5 is 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy A5 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 have Google Play Services? ?

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

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy A5 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy A5 ?

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 ?

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 ?

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 ?

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.