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Blu Vivo XL5 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo XL5 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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22Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare Blu Vivo XL5 X
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-A520F/DS 64GB)

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!

Vivo XL5} 5 Advantages Blu Vivo XL5 vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+6.3"21%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)vs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)15%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+424 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(back) 16MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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ModelVivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesBLU Vivo XL5 V0470UUGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Global, International), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBluSamsung
Release date7/1/20191/13/2017
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)16 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Screen protector included
โ€ข Silicone Case included
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Blu Vivo XL5Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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