Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2020 11:58 AM, updated: 4/20/2022 9:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (108GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP132% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP51% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)7% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
411 PPI	vs	+424 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+18W132% 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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A7 SM-A750GN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM) NFC	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018	1/13/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123883 (v7) Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5656x4242 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps slow motion 720p@960fps slow motion	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4242 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Blue, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.335W/kg (head), 1.425W/kg (body)	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)