Samsung is one of the best premium smartphone manufacturers of the modern era and there is no denying that this South Korean tech giant is good at packing its devices up to near bursting point with special features and exceptional specs.
There has always been the debate about the design of Samsung premium models, which usually makes use of plastic that eventually makes them look and feel cheaper than the metallic and aluminum devices. This is something Samsung has taken note of in the recent market with the introduction of metal frames in the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Alpha. Samsung has also been making its name in the mid-range smartphones and with the Samsung Galaxy A5, users have something that does not need them to break a bank every time they are in need of a new smartphone.
Here’s a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A5.
Design
The only major change in the design of the Samsung Galaxy A5 when compared to other Samsung models is the build material where the phone now features a full metal unibody. This body does not mean the Galaxy A5 is bulky as it weighs about 123 grams and it’s in fact one of the thinnest smartphones Samsung has ever made with its 6.7 mm thickness. However, this thinness means that the main camera module protrudes a little bit.
As you may have noticed, the design of the Galaxy A5 is sleek, light and premium – which is what Samsung users have been calling for and it’s just a signal of what is coming from Samsung.
Display
The Galaxy A5 has an impressive 5.0-inch screen size with Super AMOLED display. This screen has a 720p resolution and a pixel density of 294 pixels per inch.
Given the mid-range nature of Samsung Galaxy A5, the display prowess that shines through this device will ensure that you have a great experience when doing anything on this large-screened smartphone.
Hardware and Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy A5 comes with a Snapdragon 410 processor from Qualcomm, which is a quad-core CPU that clocks a speed of 1.2 GHz and is supported by an Adreno 306 GPU and an impressive RAM capacity of 2 GB.
With the Snapdragon 410 processor, this device will be on the same level as high-end devices that run on the better Snapdragon 805 chipset. Gaming and multitasking is unmatched on the Galaxy A5 as this device handles these tasks in a smooth way without any lag.
The Galaxy A5 has an internal storage of 16 GB and it also carries an SD card extension slot capable of accommodating a maximum storage size of 64 GB. There is a complete suite of connectivity available for this device and these include LTE support as well as dual microSIM slots which are ideal additions for those who travel regularly to international destinations. Samsung Galaxy A5 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and it can be upgraded to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The Galaxy A5 is equipped with a non-removable 2300mAh battery unit, something that was necessary in order to make way for the unibody design. Even though this move might leave some Samsung fans unhappy, the performance of this battery unit is amazing as the device can manage a full day of usage.
Camera
The Galaxy A5 has a rear camera of 13MP. This is quite an amazing feat considering that this smartphone is a mid-range model. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a front-facing camera of 5MP.This is one of the best selfie cameras you can get on a smartphone today.
Price
Samsung Galaxy A5 is a mid-range smartphone and as such, it can be bought from Amazon for about $434.95. Considering the specs that are packed in this device, this price is probably the best you can get for such a spec-packed device.
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