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Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) 02Points
2.7"
TFT

480x320

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) Compare Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) 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)

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Defy Pro (XT560)} 2 Advantages Motorola Defy Pro (XT560) vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+3GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GBvs+32GB (22GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.35 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)56%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
214 PPIvs+424 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.7"vs+5.2"93%
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
WVGA (800x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbreadvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
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
1700 mAhvs+3000 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
3.0 + 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

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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ModelDefy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Other model namesMotorola Defy Pro XT560 AGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date7/17/20121/13/2017
Depth12.35 millimeters (0.49 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 110.8 millimeters (2.6 x 4.36 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)214 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
RAM memory512MB3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage1GB32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 24 fpsFull 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 detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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 registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)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

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours16 hours
Standby324 hours (13.5 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
โ€ข Speech recognition
โ€ข DLNA
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy Pro (XT560)Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.42W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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