Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) vs Google Pixel 4a (G025N)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Google Pixel 4a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.81"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3140
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025N)
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24 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Model | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Pixel 4a (G025N) |
Other model names | Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim) | Google Pixel 4a G025N, HTC Sunfish |
Country or region available | Canada | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 1/13/2017 | 8/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) | 69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in) |
Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5.81" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 444 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR8 Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 268714 (v8) Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/75 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 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 Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital 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 | 1080p@120fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3140 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
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 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX | โข Colors: Just Black, Barely Blue โข Google Pay โข Google Cast |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) | Google Pixel 4a (G025N) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |