Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $35 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 123 g | 141 g |
| Released | Dec 2014 | Feb 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), with some sources indicating upgrade to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - Dual SIM model / Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20 nm) - LTE model |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon 615 / Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - Exynos 5430 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 405 - Snapdragon 615 / Mali-T628 MP6 - Exynos 5430 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM, up to 64 GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 64GB) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) |
| Features | Wide selfies, Palm selfies, Beauty Face features | Panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm | 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in) |
| Weight | 123 g | 141 g (4.97 oz) |
| Build | Metal frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, uses microSD slot) | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (LTE version only) | Yes (LTE version only) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) |
|---|
| Announced | October 30, 2014 | January 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Released | — | February 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) — 2,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) — 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 141 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) — Dec 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus Feb 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) 6/10.
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