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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Motorola Electrify

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

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Compare Motorola Electrify X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) 28Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Electrify} 2 Advantages Motorola Electrify
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)54%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+424 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.2"21%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 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/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
 
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimUS Cellular Motorola Electrify, Motorola Photon
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/13/201710/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps10.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Battery capacity3000 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours9.1 hours
Standbyfeature not registered314 hours (13.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Black
• HDMI 1.3 connector
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• DLNA
• Docking connector
• 3G/4G Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot up to 5 devices
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola Electrify
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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