Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Brand: Samsung
SKU: P-YS7-A0AD0
Rating: 4.9 (713 reviews)

Released 2017, January 157g, 7.9mm thickness Android 6.0.1, up to Android 8.0 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 Mali-T830MP3 Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 212.8 USD
5.2" 1080x1920 pixels
16MP 1080p
3GB RAM Exynos 7880
3000mAh Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) overview

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2017, January. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has 5.2 inch, Super AMOLED, a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) uses Exynos 7880 (14 nm) chipset, Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Mali-T830MP3 GPU. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has 16MP Single main camera, 16MP Single selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) uses Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is about 212.8 USD.

Score the key features of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 55 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 70 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 73 / 100 points
Price: 28 / 100 points

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) full specifications

VERSIONS: A520F\|A520F/DS
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
NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced	2017, January. Released 2017, January
Status	Discontinued
BODY
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)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
DISPLAY
Type	Super AMOLED
Size	5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
	Always-on display
PLATFORM
OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
CPU	Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Mali-T830MP3
MEMORY
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single	16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	ANT+ Samsung Pay
BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 18W
Talk time	Up to 16 h (3G)
Music play	Up to 53 h
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Models	SM-A520F, SM-A520F, SM-A520K, SM-A520L, SM-A520S, SM-A520W
SAR	0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.52 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Price	About 212.8 USD
TESTS
Performance	GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.804 (sunlight)
Camera	Photo / Video
Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 78dB
Audio quality	Noise -93.1dB / Crosstalk -90.2dB
Battery life	Endurance rating 95h