Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2020 1:31 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

40Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)	vs	40 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (15GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)47% More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+424 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.2"49% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh114% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	Canada
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2007	1/13/2017
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	16 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered