Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) vs Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Huawei Mate 60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2023 8:13 AM, updated: 11/29/2023 8:13 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 60 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Huawei Mate 60 (1TB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.69"
OLED

1216x2688

50
MP

13mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPO OLED
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (AppGallery)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.62GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+1TB (964GB available)43 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1216x2688 pixels58% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.69"29% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.4 (aperture)36% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4750 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+66W3 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 supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

20 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB nano-Memory

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

LED flash

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Mate 60 (1TB)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim	Huawei Mate 60 4G (BRA-AL00)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine	China
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	1/13/2017	8/29/2023
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)	76 x 161.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.35 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Kunlun Glass 2
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPO OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.69" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1216x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Kunlun Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	HarmonyOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	ArkUI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.62GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.53GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	Maleoon 910 MP4 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 655561 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	1TB (964GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°PDAF
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	18mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4750 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	66W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)	Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered