OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2019 9:54 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 1:16 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1440x3120

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) Compare OnePlus 7 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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26 Advantages OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+256GB (223GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+1440x3120 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+515 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.67"33% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 16MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)67% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)31% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage 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

16 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Other model names	OnePlus 7 Pro (12GB RAM) GM1910, GM1913, GM1915	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), China, USA	(Europe), Philippines
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	5/16/2019, Announced: 5/14/2019	11/1/2014
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 162.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.4 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	OxygenOS 9 / 10 / 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364025 (v7) Geekbench: 10943 (v4.4), 2721 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	2GB
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	150/50 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 800/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Canada/USA version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 41, 46, 48)	LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Canada/USA version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 41, 46, 48)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.478mm3x-optical-zoomLaser/PDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@480fps (slow motion) Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Warp Charge	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue • Silicon case included	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)