HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC U Play and the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 157 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: HTC U Play is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with HTC Sense | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Mali-T830MP3 |
Memory
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
Main Camera
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-tone LED flash, Auto HDR, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, UltraPixel mode | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | Live makeup, Auto HDR, Auto Selfie | — |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (5V/2A) | 18W Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 72.9 x 8 mm (5.75 x 2.87 x 0.31 in) | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 157 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM (single or dual SIM) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 certified (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C | USB Type-C |
| NFC | — | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| HTC U Play | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, January | January 2017 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, March | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC U Play or Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) — 2,500 mAh for the HTC U Play versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Which is lighter, HTC U Play or Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?
HTC U Play — 145 g for the HTC U Play versus 157 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Is the HTC U Play or the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the HTC U Play 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) 8/10.
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