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Samsung Galaxy A5 Specifications
Versions: A500F (Global), A500FU (Europe), A500M (Peru, Colombia), A500Y (Australia, New Zealand), A500YZ (Taiwan), A500F1/A500K/A500S (Korea), A500FQ (Turkey)
Samsung
Released 2014, Oct 28
2 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
- 123g, 6.7mm thickness
- Android 4.4.4, up to 7.0
- 16GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 4 | — |
| Display | 6.4 | — |
| Performance | 4.2 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.6 | — |
| Gaming | 5.2 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
5.0"
720x1280 pixels
13MP
1080p
2GB RAM
Snapdragon 410
2300mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A500F, A500FQ, A500FU, A500HQ, A500YZ, A500M, A500Y | |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A500F, A500FQ, A500FU | |
| ??? | 3, 7, 8, 28 - A500YZ | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - A500M | |
| ??? | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28 - A500Y | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2014, October 30. Released 2014, December |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in) |
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| Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Super AMOLED |
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| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
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Platform
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OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | |
| ??? | eMMC 4.5 |
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Main Camera
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Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF |
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| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) |
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| Video |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes (LTE model only) | |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| ??? | ANT+ S-Voice |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable |
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| Talk time | Up to 15 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 68 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold |
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| Models | SM-A5000, SM-A5009, SM-A500F, SM-A500F1, SM-A500FQ, SM-A500FU, SM-A500G, SM-A500H, SM-A500HQ, SM-A500K, SM-A500L, SM-A500S, SM-A500YZ, SM-A500Y, SM-A500W | |
| SAR | 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.23 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 360 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 569 Basemark X: 1897 |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.895 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 57dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -94.5dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 74h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Galaxy A5 worth buying in 2026?
Samsung Galaxy A5 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
Is Samsung Galaxy A5 good for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A5 scores 52/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy A5?
Samsung Galaxy A5 has a 2,300 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung Galaxy A5 have?
Samsung Galaxy A5 features a 5.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy A5 have?
Samsung Galaxy A5 is available with 2 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy A5?
Genze rates Samsung Galaxy A5 5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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