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T-Mobile G1 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G1 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X T-Mobile G1 01Point
T-Mobile G1
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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38Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare T-Mobile G1 X
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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 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!

G1} 1 Advantage T-Mobile G1 vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
528MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
192MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MBvs+64GB (52GB available)207 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)1%
Lighter
17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)116%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+424 PPI136%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5.2"62%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 1.6 Donutvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+3000 mAh161%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
11 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
+4 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

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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ModelT-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile G1, HTC Hero T-Mobile, HTC Dream 100 DREA100Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandT-MobileSamsung
Release date10/22/20081/13/2017
Depth17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)55.7 x 117 millimeters (2.19 x 4.61 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI424 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory192MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256MB64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 1700/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.4 hours16 hours
Standby406 hours (16.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Brown
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile G1Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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