Technical sheet of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

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Brand

Brand Samsung
Aliases SM-A520F, A520F
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Smartphones by Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) prices

Versions and prices
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520F $ 249
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Global · 3GB · 64GB · A520FD

Release Date

Release dateJanuary 2017, 7 years ago

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Design & Materials of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

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Structure

Size
71.4 mm146.1 mm7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 159 g
Usable surface 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy , Glass
Resistance certificates (dust, water) IP68
Colors
Black
Blue
Gold
Rose-gold

Screen

Diagonal
5.2"
Type Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution 1080 x 1920 px FHD
Density 424 ppi Very high density
Others
Best Mobiles with 5 inch screenBest mobiles with SuperAMOLED screen
User reviews
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4

79 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9

79 reviews

Is it comfortable?
9.0

79 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6

79 reviews

Performance & Hardware of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Processor

Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880
CPU 8x CortexA53 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core
Nanometer 14 nm
Frequency 1.9 GHz
64 Bits Yes
More smartphones with Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 processor

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP3

RAM

RAM 3 GB
Type --
More smartphones with 3GB RAM memory

Antutu

Score
61.200 Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices

Storage

Capacity 32 GB
SD Slot Yes , Independent SD slot
More smartphones with 32GB of internal storage

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front

Sensors

Fingerprint Yes
Proximity Yes
Light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Compass Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer Yes
Hall Yes
Others
Notifications LED --
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No
User reviews
Does it have good sound?
7.7

79 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3

79 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.3

79 reviews

Camera of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Rear camera

Standard
1
Resolution 16 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3P8
Type ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9
ISO --
Pixel size 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.1"
Flash LED
Optical Stabilisation No
Slow Motion Video No, 30 fps
Features
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
More smartphones with S5K3P8 lens modelMore smartphones with LED

Selfie

Resolution 16 Mpx
Sensor --
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
User reviews
Quality of daytime photos
8.5

79 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
6.8

79 reviews

Quality of selfies
7.4

79 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1

79 reviews

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Network compatibility

Connectivity of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Bands

4G LTE B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B17 (700), B20 (800), B28b (700), B28a (700), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500)
3G B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900)
2G B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

SIM card

Type Single SIM (Nano SIM)

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Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2
Profiles
  • 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

Supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou

USB

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

SAR

European measurement 0.522 W/Kg on head, 1.390 W/Kg on body

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

American measurement 0.300 W/Kg on head, 0.550 W/Kg on body

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

What is the SAR of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?
Others
NFC
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Radio FM
Yes
Computer sync
Yes
OTA sync
Yes
Tethering.
Yes
ANT+
Yes
User reviews
Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0

79 reviews

Quality of the GPS
8.6

79 reviews

And the WiFi?
9.0

79 reviews

Battery of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Capacity
3000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
User reviews
How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 3%
    Less than half day

79 reviews

Software of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Software

Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo
Android 8.0 Oreo
Google Services (official) Yes
More smartphones with Android 8.0 Oreo operating system
User reviews
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

79 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 4%
    Never

79 reviews

User reviews about the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Overall satisfaction
8.2
  • 51
  • 18
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
79 reviews
  • Screen8.5
  • Performance7.7
  • Camera7.7
  • Connectivity8.9
  • Battery7.2
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  • Best A Series Ever Made

    From all the Samsung phone I own, this is probably the one I love the most. I like its size and the feature it have in such a compact and solid package. At that time, it was probably the best phone at its price range. During its release, it carry such a special feature that other manufacturer doesnt have on that price range, which is the ip68 waterproof.
    I like how it feel. Its thin, solid and comfortable to hold. The size is perfect for me because I hate big screen like phone nowadays even though I have a big hand and long finger. The screen and the camera are the most interesting, camera quality is really good, I trust my phone to take reliable pictures.
    On the video recording, its good enough. I just hope that it have a fancy feature like optical stabilization.
    Screen is nice, the colour shines since it has an Amoled display. But unfortunately the audio is just mediocore quality, no stereo speaker, its kinda quiet. But dont worry, the sound quality is still great and I really love the speaker posisitioning.
    On the performance I cant tell too much. On gaming, the chipset is kinda struggling. For everyday task, I have no words.
    Battery life was unreal, it is soo power efficient. I don't need to worry to carry my charger around.
    Overall, I really like it. I like the size and the build quality remembering how compact it is. I'm really satisfied with this phone.

    Pros
    • Ip68
    • Amoled
    • Battery life
    Cons
    • Weak Performance
    • 9.5
    • Screen9.0
    • Performance6.6
    • Camera7.5
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • Nose

    Nose

    • 8
    • Screen7.6
    • Performance7.6
    • Camera7.5
    • Connectivity9.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Normal

    • 7.6
    • Screen8.2
    • Performance6.6
    • Camera6.2
    • Connectivity9.3
    • Battery7.0

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What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) price in United States is 248$.

    How good is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

    The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has an average score of 8.2 based on Kimovil user ratings.

    How long does the battery of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) last?

    The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh, and the estimated battery life is over a day according to Kimovil users.

    In which colors is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) available?

    The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is available in 4 colors: Black, Blue, Gold and Rose-gold.

    When was the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) release date?

    The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) was unveiled on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

    Which camera does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) have?

    The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has a rear camera and its main sensor is Samsung S5K3P8 with a resolution of 16Mpx.

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    • 4.7 Performance & Hardware
    • 5.5 Camera
    • 6.6 Connectivity
    • 4.8 Battery
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