Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 157 g | 186 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830MP3 | Mali-T830 MP3 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W Adaptive Fast Charging | Fast charging (18W) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm | 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 157 g | 186 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (single or dual SIM) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 certified (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | January 2017 | January 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) — 157 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) 7/10.
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