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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5a X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) 08Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

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!

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs Pixel 5a (G4S1M)} 20 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+424 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs415 PPI
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.34"22%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP77%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+4680 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+22 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

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)Google Pixel 5a 5G G4S1M (Japan)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
Japan
Japan
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date1/13/20178/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4680 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Mostly Black
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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