OnePlus 6T (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6T vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2020 11:58 AM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X OnePlus 6T (256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare OnePlus 6T 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? OnePlus 6T (256GB)

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!

19 Advantages OnePlus 6T (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (240GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.41"23% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP126% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+20W11% 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.	vs	18W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)18% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
402 PPI	vs	+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Optic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) 16MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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Model	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 6T A6013 (256GB + 8GB RAM), One Plus 6T	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	China, USA, (Europe), India	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2018	1/13/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	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
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.41" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 Europe, North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46) India, China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide 16mpeffectivef/1.725mm1/2.8"1.0µmPDAF	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mirror Black, Midnight Black • Oxygen OS • 19.5:9 / DCI-P3 / 2.5D screen • Dash Charge • Dirac HD sound	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6T (256GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)