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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

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Pros

  • great-looking
  • great-performing mid-ranger
  • speaker is also well-suitable for quiet environments

Cons

  • the smartphone tends to slip away slowly on slanted surfaces
  • anywhere near as many bundled apps as I've seen
  • of the overly vibrant reds and greens of years past

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1080, 1920 px
  • AMOLED, Full HD Super AMOLED, Super AMOLED
  • 424 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 16 Mpx

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    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 - Pros & Cons

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

    Pros

    • great-looking
    • great-performing mid-ranger
    • speaker is also well-suitable for quiet environments
    • ColorChecker presents a very good white balance
    • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
    • Inputs are implemented quickly and accurately
    • pleasingly efficient in standby mode
    • The frequency configuration is also really good and should ensure good reception
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 has superb gliding qualities
    • the release speed is very fast
    • illumination of 93% is also very homogeneous

    Cons

    • the smartphone tends to slip away slowly on slanted surfaces
    • anywhere near as many bundled apps as I've seen
    • of the overly vibrant reds and greens of years past
    • spend a lot of time staring at the back of your phone
    • image noise and grain
    • 9i only really stands out in terms of its price
    • lack of stablisation is a real negative
    • The Gorilla Glass is fourth generation
    • not fifth
    • Applications cannot be moved to or directly installed on it
    • grayscales are a bit too bright

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 - Technical Overview

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    IconScreen size
    5.2 in
    Best:
    Asus FonePad 8
    Screen size: 8 in
    IconBattery capacity
    3000 mAh
    Best:
    Doogee BL12000
    Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
    IconPixel density
    424 ppi
    Best:
    Sony Xperia Z6
    Pixel density: 891 ppi
    IconCPU clock speed
    1.9 GHz
    Best:
    Motorola Moto G100
    CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 - Full Specifications

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    Hardware
    Operating systemAndroid 7.0
    CPU clock speed1.9 GHz
    CPU cores8-core
    CPU modelSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880
    GPU modelARM Mali-T830 MP2
    RAM memory3 GB
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    Rear camera
    Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
    Focus adjustmentAutomatic
    Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
    Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
    Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
    Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
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    Storage
    Internal storage32 GB
    Maximum card storage256GB
    Types of memory card supported
    • microSD
    • microSDHC
    • microSDXC
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    Dimensions
    Height5.75 in
    Width2.81 in
    Depth0.31 in
    Weight5.61 oz
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    Other features
    Payment technologySamsung Pay
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    Cellular
    Wireless networking standard
    • 802.11a
    • 802.11ac
    • 802.11b
    • 802.11g
    • 802.11n
    Data transmission
    • GPRS
    • EDGE
    • HSDPA
    • HSUPA
    • HSPA+
    • FDD-LTE
    • TDD-LTE
    Navigation system
    • GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BeiDou
    GSM frequencies
    • 1800 MHz
    • 1900 MHz
    • 850 MHz
    • 900 MHz
    Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
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    Display
    Screen size5.2 in
    Number of colors16.7M
    Panel typeOLED
    Resolution1080 x 1920 px
    Technology
    • AMOLED
    • Full HD Super AMOLED
    • Super AMOLED
    Pixel density424.0 ppi
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    Front camera
    Primary resolution16.0 Mpx
    Lens apertureF/1.9
    Light sourceDisplay flash
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    Design
    Material
    • Aluminum
    • Glass
    • Metal
    Shock resistantyes
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    Sensors
    Accelerometeryes
    Proximityyes
    Gyroscopeyes
    Barometeryes
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    Connectivity
    Dual sim supportyes
    Sim card size
    • Nano SIM
    • Nano-SIM
    Bluetoothyes
    Bluetooth version4.2
    Bluetooth profile
    • A2DP
    • AVRCP
    • DIP
    • HFP
    • HID
    • HOGP
    • HSP
    • MAP
    • OPP
    • PAN
    • PBAP
    Bluetooth codecSBC
    NFCyes
    Charging connectionUSB
    Headphone connection3.5 mm
    USB version2.0
    Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
    USB On-The-Go (OTG)no
    Video outputNo
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    Battery
    Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
    Talk time16.0 h

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 - Q&A (13)

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      Productz
      over 1 year ago
      Is Galaxy A5 3g or 4G?
      davis
      over 1 year ago
      The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has now been configured for use of 4G networks.
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    • 0
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      Productz
      over 1 year ago
      What charger does a Samsung A5 use?
      mia
      over 1 year ago
      USB C Charger Cable [6ft USB Type C Cable 3 Pack] by BRCS | Compatible with Samsung S9 S8 A8 A5, LG G7 G6 G5 V30, Huawei P20 P10. Amazon's Choice highlights highly rated, well-priced products available to ship immediately.
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    • 0
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      Productz
      over 1 year ago
      When did the Samsung Galaxy A5 come out?
      eugenio.buckridge
      over 1 year ago
      Samsung Galaxy A5 mobile was launched in November 2014. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy A5 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM.
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    • 0
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      Productz
      over 1 year ago
      Is A5 2017 waterproof?
      forrest
      over 1 year ago
      Waterproof. For the first time, Samsung has provided its A series with a waterproof exterior, since the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is IP68 certified. That means water and dust won't stand a chance.
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    • 0
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      Productz
      over 1 year ago
      What to DO if your Samsung A5 won t turn on?
      shirley.wilkinson
      over 1 year ago
      Reboot your Samsung Galaxy in Recovery Mode
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    • 0
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      Productz
      over 1 year ago
      Is Samsung A5 2017 waterproof?
      sammie
      over 1 year ago
      Waterproof. For the first time, Samsung has provided its A series with a waterproof exterior, since the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is IP68 certified. That means water and dust won't stand a chance.
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    • 0
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      santo
      about 2 years ago
      Is samsung galaxy a5 2017 waterproof?
      kellee.wyman
      almost 2 years ago
      For the first time, Samsung has provided its A series with a waterproof exterior, since the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is IP68 certified. That means water and dust won't stand a chance.
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    • 0
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      bryon_schultz
      about 2 years ago
      Does samsung galaxy a5 2017 support volte?
      esteban
      almost 2 years ago
      Yes
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    • 0
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      francisco.ullrich
      about 2 years ago
      Does samsung galaxy a5 2017 have fm radio?
      mary_koch
      almost 2 years ago
      No
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    • 0
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      brendon.ohara
      about 2 years ago
      Does samsung galaxy a5 2017 support otg?
      margene
      almost 2 years ago
      No
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    • 0
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      dominick_jones
      about 2 years ago
      How can i update my samsung galaxy a5 2017?
      sheilah.koss
      almost 2 years ago
      Update software on your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Android 6.0 Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen. Press the settings icon. Press Software update. Press Download updates manually.
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    • 0
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      jude.wolf
      about 2 years ago
      Does samsung galaxy a5 2017 have screen mirroring?
      hal
      almost 2 years ago
      Yes. Screen mirroring is supported by A5 2017
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    • 0
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      francoise
      about 2 years ago
      Does samsung galaxy a5 2017 have wireless charging?
      mirian
      almost 2 years ago
      Unfortunately not – Galaxy A5 (2017) doesn't have Qi Wireless Charging integrated. However, you can use a Wireless Charging Adapter for your device in order to make it Qi compatible or view the list of all Qi enabled Phones.
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    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (9)

    4.1
    Based on 9 reviews
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    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 review: Samsung’s mid-range gets a makeover
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    T3
    Published: 06.04.2018
    Samsung Galaxy A5 review: Samsung’s mid-range gets a makeover
    4.0

    It looks great and runs pretty great too, but the price is a little high

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) review | Stuff
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    Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) review | Stuff

    Most of the bits you love from Samsung’s Galaxy range, but for half the price. What’s not to like?

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Smartphone Review
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    Notebookcheck
    Published: 14.02.2017
    Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Smartphone Review
    4.4

    In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (Exynos 7880, ARM Mali-T830 MP3, 5.2-inch, 159 g) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5
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    ProductReview.com.au
    Published: 02.01.2021
    Samsung Galaxy A5

    Samsung Galaxy A5 (Mobile Phone): 3.9 out of 5 stars from 127 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 2017: A longer-lasting phone « TOP NEW Review
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    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017: A longer-lasting phone « TOP NEW Review

    For whatever reason that may be, hopefully the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 will get the ball rolling for Samsung in the midrange category.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 & A7: Australian Review
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    Gizmodo Australia
    Published: 20.03.2017
    Samsung Galaxy A5 & A7: Australian Review

    When did mid-range phones get good? When did they get waterproof, with good cameras, great battery life, and design that...

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 review
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    TechRadar
    Published: 23.11.2017
    Samsung Galaxy A5 review

    Mid-range phone gets a She’s All That makeover, and it mostly works.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 Home review
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    whathifi
    Published: 10.05.2017
    Home review
    4.0

    A mid-range phone in flagship clothing

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 ​Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 phone: Full, in-depth review
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    PC World
    ​Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 phone: Full, in-depth review
    4.0

    If you don't pay full price, this jack of all trades is a great value all-round android smartphone

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