Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy C5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy C5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
Samsung Galaxy C5Samsung Galaxy C5Global · 4GB · 64GB · C5000
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
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Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy C5
Global · 4GB · 64GB · C5000
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.9
28 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy C5

Specs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy C5 Samsung Galaxy C5
Global · 4GB · 64GB · C5000
Inches 4.7" 5.2"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 66.2 mm
135.4 mm
7.9 mm 		72.0 mm
145.9 mm
6.7 mm
Weight 138 g 143 g
Micro Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 617
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 45.259
v? 		35.000
v?
Battery 2350 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A320F, A320F SM-C5000, C5000

Release Date
Release date January 2017,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C5
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy C5
Size
66.2 mm • 135.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 145.9 mm • 6.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 143 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5.2"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 312 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
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Is it comfortable?
9.3
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
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Number of reviews
28 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 405

RAM
RAM 2 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
45.259
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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35.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.7
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Number of reviews
28 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.03 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
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Quality of selfies
7.8
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
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Number of reviews
28 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.349 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.860 W/Kg on head
0.740 W/Kg on body 		0.510 W/Kg on head
0.450 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
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Quality of the GPS
8.1
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And the WiFi?
8.1
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Number of reviews
28 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
28 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 12%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
28 reviews
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Prices
From $ 92 --
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