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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
A 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 14nm Exynos chipset, a body made out of a glass/metal combo, IP68 certification, 16MP f/1.9 cameras front and back – it sure sounds like Samsung’s next flagship. Only it’s not the flagship we’re talking about, but the Galaxy A5 (2017) premium mid-ranger.
Of course, we are guilty of hand-picking that selection of specs to prove a point, and there are other fields in that spec sheet that would give away the A5’s lower position in the Galaxy universe. Display resolution is one (1080p), and the chipset is another (Exynos 7880). Even though it’s made on a cutting-edge 14nm fabrication process, it’s still only mainstream Cortex-A53 cores inside and not hard-hitting Mongooses or Kryos. And then the cameras lack OIS and 4K video recording, even if they both offer higher resolution than the Galaxy S7.
It’s not exactly what you call a bargain, the A5 (2017), unfortunately. Its price tag makes a pretty solid case for the Galaxy S6, and why not even the S7 when the time is right? It’s also not looking good that Samsung is putting out a new premium product with good ol’ Marshmallow, and no shiny fresh Grace UX can make up for that.
None of that means we don’t like the premise of a premium full-featured (or thereabout) smartphone positioned a notch below the flagships – quite the opposite. We’ll be looking into just how much the A5 (2017) deserves its place in the world on the following pages, starting (not unusually) with a hardware overview.
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Specs
Network
Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
2G bands 2G, first introduced in 1992, is the second-generation of cellular telephone technology and the first to use digital encryption of conversations. 2G networks were the first to offer data services and SMS text messaging, but their data transfer rates are lower than those of their successors. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
3G bands 3G networks succeed 2G ones, offering faster data transfer rates and are the first to enable video calls. This makes them especially suitable for use in modern smartphones, which require constant high-speed internet connection for many of their applications. | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G bands 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone communications standards. It is a successor of the 3G and provides ultra-broadband internet access for mobile devices. The high data transfer rates make 4G networks suitable for use in USB wireless modems for laptops and even home internet access. | 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 | 02 January, 2017 |
Status | Available |
Released | 02 January, 2017 |
Body
Dimensions The size of the phone in format (H x L x W) and the volume of the phone where available. If the phone has a flip, it is measured with the flip closed. | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
Weight Lists the weight of the phone in grams. Sometimes the manufactures don't list the weight before the handset becomes market available. As usual we try and update the field as frequently as needed. | 157 g (5.54 oz) |
Build | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
SIM |
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Samsung Pay 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
Memory card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal |
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
Main camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
Selfie camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
Loudspeaker | Yes |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comm
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+ |
Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Browser | HTML5 |
Battery
Battery | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | Fast charging 18W |
Talk time | Up to 16 h (3G) |
Music play | Up to 53 h |