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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Motorola RAZR i XT890

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Motorola RAZR i XT890 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola RAZR i XT890 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) 26Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs RAZR i XT890} 3 Advantages Motorola RAZR i XT890
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core84%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+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
+f/1.9 (aperture)37%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 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 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 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)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+126 grams (4.41 ounces)25%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Advanced
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 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 RAZR i XT890
 
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)RAZR i XT890
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimMotorola RAZR i XT890, Motorola RAZRi XT890
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/13/201710/2/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)60.9 x 122.5 millimeters (2.4 x 4.82 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)126 grams (4.41 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-resistantWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Advanced
Screen size5.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (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 RAZR i XT890
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: Intel Atom Z2760
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 2GHz Saltwell (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
RAM memory3GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 RAZR i XT890
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 RAZR i XT890
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + 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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
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 RAZR i XT890
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
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, 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, White
• Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Camera takes 10 photos per second
• Motorola SmartActions
• Docking connector
• WiFi hotspot
• HAC (M4/T4)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Motorola RAZR i XT890
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.39W/kg (head), 0.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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