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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Honor 400 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Honor 400 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) 09Points
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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29Points Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X
Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

7200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)

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)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)} 29 Advantages Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)30%
Lighter		vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsAMOLED
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsVirtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)93%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+16GB LPDDR54 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+512GB (458GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1264x2736 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+460 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+6.55"26%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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 on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 16MPvs+(dual front camera) 50MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+7200 mAh140%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+90W4 times
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
21 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
f/1.9 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)εŽδΈΊθ£θ€€400 Pro DNP-AN00
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)		China
China
BrandSamsungHonor
Release date1/13/20176/8/2025, Announced: 6/2/2025
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)74.7 x 156.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.15 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI460 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Aluminosilicate
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported5000nits[peak]
HDR8

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 15
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMagicOS 9

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)		Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1939360 (v10)
Geekbench: 6761 (v6)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR416GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1		512GB (458GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
200 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.41/2"0.8Β΅mPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112Β°AF
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
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

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh7200 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging90W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
β€’ Gorilla Glass on the back
β€’ Samsung Grace UX		β€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Pink

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Honor 400 Pro (DNP-AN00 512GB/16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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