• 5.2" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy C5 phone has a 5.2-inch (1920x1080) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 8MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy C5 (Launched 2016-05-01)
Display5.2" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 143g (5oz), 145.9x72x6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 inches)
Price (Market)$455
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.2"
Display/Body Ratio71.0%
Resolution1920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)424 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8952 Snapdragon 617
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)4x1.5 & 4x1.2 GHz
RAM Options4GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy C5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy C5 was retailing at around $455 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy C5 does not appear to be water-tight as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy C5 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy C5 1920x1080 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy C5 does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy C5 does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy C5 does not seem to work on 4G-LTE networks.
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No, the Galaxy C5 is not a 5G smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy C5 is not a USB-C handset.
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No, the Galaxy C5 does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Alcatel Pop C7Gionee S6 ProApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy C5Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge12500250003750050000625007500087500100000112500125000137500

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy C5Apple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge7500100001250015000175002000022500250002750030000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy C5Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy C5 ProApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge2.557.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Alcatel Pop C7Samsung Galaxy C5Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy C5 ProApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge05101520253035404550556065707580859095

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 6Alcatel Pop C7Samsung Galaxy C5Samsung Galaxy C5 ProSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy J6+Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy J7 Pro1500175020002250250027503000325035003750