Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 worth buying?

Don’t pay full price: this Galaxy is good and well specified, but it’s a mid-range device with a premium price. The new Samsung Galaxy A5 is an odd proposition. It looks like a flagship phone, but it isn’t as expensive; it’s pricier than a mid-ranger, but has a very mid-range specification.

Is Samsung A5 camera good?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) – Camera The rear-facing 16-megapixel camera is reliable, capturing detailed shots with good colour accuracy and without the need to faff around with confusing modes. Focusing is fast and accurate, and the clean app makes the shooting process pain-free.

Is Samsung A5 2015 a good phone?

The A5 is one of the best built Samsung smartphones yet. It is 6.7mm thin, which is 0.2mm thinner than an iPhone 6 and thinner than most Android and Windows Phones. The metal frame, glass front and smooth – almost silky – plastic back feel sturdy, without give or flex anywhere on the body.

Is Samsung A5 2016 a good phone?

The Galaxy A5 excels in terms of build and aesthetics, packs an excellent display, and offers very good battery life. We quite liked the quality of pictures it takes too, although the camera app could have been designed better.

Is A5 Samsung waterproof?

Waterproof. For the first time, Samsung has provided its A series with a waterproof exterior, since the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is IP68 certified. That means water and dust won’t stand a chance.

Is a Galaxy A5 a smartphone?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. Its extra features similar to Samsung’s 2016 flagships include IP68 water resistance, Always On Display and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4.

How old is the Galaxy A5?

Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone was launched in November 2014. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720×1280 pixels.

Is Samsung A5 waterproof?

Is Samsung A5 2016 is 4G?

Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is a dual SIM smartphone supporting dual standby. The SIM card supported by the device is Nano SIM card along with 4G connectivity support.

What is the processor of Samsung A5 2016?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Full Specifications

Is Samsung A5 wireless charging?

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 have Wireless Charging? Unfortunately not – your Galaxy A5 (2017) doesn’t have Qi Wireless Charging integrated. However, you can use a Wireless Charging Adapter for your device in order to make it Qi compatible or view the list of all Qi enabled Phones.

How old is the Samsung Galaxy A5?

Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 a good phone?

Place the Samsung Galaxy A5 next to the Galaxy S7 and you’d be hard-pushed to immediately tell the difference between the two. Considering the Galaxy S7 was one of 2016’s best-looking phones, that’s strong praise. The A5’s proportions are perfect; and that’s still a rarity in cheaper handsets.

What are the issues with the Samsung Galaxy A5?

The back panel is a scratch-magnet and picks up grease and smudges within only seconds of use. There also appear to be some quality assurance issues, especially with my review unit. Following a week of use, the back panel has come slightly loose and there’s a noticeable sound whenever you apply pressure.

Is the home button still on the Samsung Galaxy A5?

While the Samsung is rumoured to be ditching the physical home button and capacitive “Back” and “Overview” keys on the Galaxy S8, they’re still present on the A5. It’s odd that the company has chosen to stick with them for so long, considering Android has very capable on-screen controls, but at least you get a fast fingerprint scanner on the front.

Can a Samsung Galaxy A5 survive a shower?

However, the biggest upgrade over the A5 from last year is the addition of an IP68 certification, which means your device will survive a dunk in a meter of water for around 30 minutes. While I wouldn’t advise you bathe with the phone, at least you know that your handset will recover from being caught in a rain shower.