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1/26/2017 6:27 PM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) is a good Android phone with 1.9GHz Octa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.

An advantage of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) is the possibility of using two mobile carriers, a Dual-SIM device with two SIM card slots.

Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.

Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) phone has 157 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.9mm.

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Summary

*depends on the model

⚙️ CPU: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)

🤖 Android 6.0.1
🔄 Android 8.0

📱 5.2"
Super AMOLED
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 3GB
💽 ROM: 32GB / 64GB*

🔌 WIFI5, BT4.2, FM, NFC

📷 (back) 16MP
🤳 (front) 16MP

🔋 3000mAh
⚡ 18W

📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Model	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung
Release date	1/13/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Display type	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Loudspeaker	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)