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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Blu Bold N2

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Blu Bold N2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Bold N2 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) 11Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Bold N2

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/DS 64GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Bold N2} 18 Advantages Blu Bold N2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+424 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)vs+256GB (223GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.6"27%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
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) 16MP + 2MP13%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 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+4200 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+30W67%
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.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
 
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Bold N2
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimBLU Bold N2 5G (N0050UU) New Vision
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date1/13/20178/11/2022
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)74.1 x 158.7 millimeters (2.92 x 6.25 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic 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/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 393193 (v9)
Geekbench: 1709 (v5.4)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
RAM memory3GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (223GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(quad camera)
64 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.4115ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps2K UHD (2560x1440) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature 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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered2K@24fps
1080p@30fps
Samsung GM1
RAW mode

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.1 + 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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
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)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Colors: Cyprus Teal
โ€ข Protective case included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Blu Bold N2
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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