Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy E7

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) and the Samsung Galaxy E7, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)

From $60
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VS
Samsung Galaxy E7 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy E7

From $374
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
Price$60$374
Our rating6/106/10
Battery2,300 mAh2,950 mAh
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Screen size5 in5.5 in
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)123 g141 g
ReleasedDec 2014Jan 2015
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy E7 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy E7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size5.0 inches5.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)720 x 1280 pixels
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Not specified

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
OSAndroid 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
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306Adreno 306

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
RAM2 GB2GB
Internal Storage16 GB—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM, up to 64 GB)—
Internal—16GB
Card slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB)

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF13 MP, f/2.0, AF
FeaturesLED flash, PanoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)5 MP, f/2.2
FeaturesWide selfies, Palm selfies, Beauty Face featuresWide selfie, palm gesture, voice command
Video1080p@30fpsNot specified

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
TypeLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
ChargingStandard chargingStandard charging

Body

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
Dimensions139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm
Weight123 g141 g
BuildMetal frame, plastic back—
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, uses microSD slot)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE4.0, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (LTE version only)No
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)Samsung Galaxy E7
AnnouncedOctober 30, 2014January 2015
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued November 2016

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy E7?

Samsung Galaxy E7 — 2,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 2,950 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy E7.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy E7?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) — 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 141 g for the Samsung Galaxy E7.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy E7?

Samsung Galaxy E7 — Dec 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus Jan 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy E7.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or the Samsung Galaxy E7 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy E7 6/10.

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