Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/27/2017 4:14 AM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 64GB, SM-A720FZKSZTO
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/8/2016	1/13/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	300/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (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
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/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: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)