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HP Pre 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between HP Pre 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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HP Pre 3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.58"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Non removable)

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29Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare HP Pre 3 X
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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-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!

Pre 3} 1 Advantage HP Pre 3 vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+64GB (52GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)103%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
261 PPIvs+424 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.58"vs+5.2"45%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
7500 apps (webOS Nation)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)466 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
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+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+3000 mAh144%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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
2.1 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
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
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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ModelPre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesHewlett-Packard Pre 3, HP Pre3, HP Palm Pre3 GSM, HP Pre IIIGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHPSamsung
Release date8/1/20111/13/2017
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 111 millimeters (2.52 x 4.37 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.58" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)261 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System versionHP webOS 2.2Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory512MB3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HP Pre 3Galaxy 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
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours16 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HP Pre 3Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• HP Touchstone v2 charging dock compliant
• HAC (T4/M4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi router service
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

HP Pre 3Galaxy 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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