• 5.2" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh
  • 5.2" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7880 Octa SoC
    32GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 3000 mAh

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
ProductGalaxy C5 (Launched 2016-05-01)Galaxy A5 (2017) (Launched 2017-01-01)
Display5.2" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED 5.2" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
  • 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 8-MP
  • 16-MP
Computing
  • MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Exynos 7880 Octa SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh3000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 143g (5oz), 145.9x72x6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 inches)IP68, 157g (5.5oz), 146.1x71.4x7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$455$535
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Display
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.2"5.2"
Display/Body Ratio71.0%71.5%
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)424 PPI424 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
Megapixel16-MP16-MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Fast Charge
Computing
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
Processor BrandQualcommSamsung
Processor NameMSM8952 Snapdragon 617Exynos 7880 Octa
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)4x1.5 & 4x1.2 GHz1.9 GHz
RAM Options4GB3GB
Internal Storage Options64GB32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1Android 6.0.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USBUSB Type C
SAR EU Head0.52 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.39 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy C5Galaxy A5 (2017)
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy C5 vs. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) 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 A5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy Note 5Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy J6+Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy J7 Pro1500175020002250250027503000325035003750