Samsung Galaxy C5 vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C5 and the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 145 g |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Mar 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is ahead on our rating, wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (424 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~424 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 (MSM8953 Pro) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 506 |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB or 64GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (hybrid slot, up to 256GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | — | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Resolution | 16 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Features | Autofocus, Dual LED flash | Dual-tone LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Resolution | 8 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | — |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2600 mAh | — |
| Charging | 10W wired | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in) | 145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum body | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum body |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS (BeiDou) |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | May 2016 | 2017, March |
| Released | June 2016 | — |
| OS at Launch | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Released 2017, March |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C5 or Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 — 143 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5 versus 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C5 or Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — Jun 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy C5 versus Mar 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C5 or the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C5 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro 7/10.
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