• 5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 410 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/2 1 Rear Camera
  • 2300 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A5 phone has a 5-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2300 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 410 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy A5 (Launched 2014-10-01), Price: 230 USD at Amazon
Display5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP f/2 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 410 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (64GB max.)
Battery2300 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 123g (4.3oz), 139.3x69.7x6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 inches)
Price (Market)$230
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio71.0%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Aperturef/2
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2300 mAh
Talk Time15 hours
Music Playback Time68 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 410
Processor ModelMSM8916
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.4.4
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR US Head0.65 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.48 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.23 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.4 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy A5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy A5 was retailing at around $230 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy A5 does not appear to be water-tight as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy A5 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asian markets. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy A5 resolution of (1280x720) is not defined as 4K.
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No, Galaxy A5 does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy A5 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy A5 is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy A5 is not a 5G NR smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy A5 does not have a USB C port.
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No, the Galaxy A5 does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy A5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better