Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy E5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) and the Samsung Galaxy E5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $26 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,400 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 123 g | 140 g |
| Released | Dec 2014 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy E5 is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy E5 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| 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 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| 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 128GB) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | 8 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | 5 MP |
| Features | Wide selfies, Palm selfies, Beauty Face features | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm | 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 123 g | 140 g (4.94 oz) |
| Build | Metal frame, plastic back | Plastic body |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, uses microSD slot) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (LTE version only) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy E5 |
|---|
| Announced | October 30, 2014 | January 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released February 2015 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy E5?
Samsung Galaxy E5 — 2,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 2,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy E5.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy E5?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) — 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 140 g for the Samsung Galaxy E5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy E5?
Samsung Galaxy E5 — Dec 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus Jan 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy E5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or the Samsung Galaxy E5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy E5 6/10.
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