Side by side comparison and review of Google Nexus 6P and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A520F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 159.3 mm | 146.1 mm | Google Nexus 6P has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Width | 77.8 mm | 71.4 mm | Google Nexus 6P has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Depth | 7.3 mm | 7.9 mm | Google Nexus 6P is narrower than Google Nexus 6P. |
Weight | 178 g | 159 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Google Nexus 6P. |
Body Colour | Mate gold | Graphite | Aluminium | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | |
Body Material | Anodised aluminium | Metal, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 0.81 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (head) | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5.2" | Google Nexus 6P has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Google Nexus 6P has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Display Format | QHD | Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 518 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.9 GHz | Google Nexus 6P has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Nexus 6P has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 430 | - |
MEMORY | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | - | 23.1 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 6P. |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Google Nexus 6P. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | - | Food mode | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (protective lens glass) | Quick Launch |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 6P. |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 6P. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3450 mAh | 3000 mAh | Google Nexus 6P has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Standby Time | 440 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 960 minutes | Google Nexus 6P has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Run Time Details | Standby (WCDMA): up to 440 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Playback (Music): up to 100 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, 3GA, MP4 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM |
FEATURES | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, notification LED, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Nexus Imprint Sensor | Fast Charging |
OTHERS | Google Nexus 6P | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 |