Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 157 g | 181 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is ahead on our rating, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | 2.5D Glass |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830MP3 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W Adaptive Fast Charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 157 g | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame | Aluminum unibody |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (single or dual SIM) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 certified (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| 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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | January 2017 | June 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) — 157 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) versus 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro — Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 6/10.
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