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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) 11Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X
5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)

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Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels95%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1480 pixels
+424 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
5.2"vs+5.6"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo 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.
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

32 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 16MP
+25 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600F/Dual-sim (32GB + 3GB RAM) NFC
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)Russia
(Europe), Russia
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/13/20175/22/2018
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)162 grams (5.67 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-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
โ€ข Infinity display 18.5:9
โ€ข Always-on display
โ€ข Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only)
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข ANT+

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)Galaxy A6 (SM-A600FN/DS)
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)0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)
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