Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Alcatel A3 (5046Y). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | 5046Y | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.1 mm | 142 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has greater height than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Width | 71.4 mm | 70.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has greater width than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.65 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Weight | 159 g | 135 g | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Pure white | Prime black | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.64 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5" | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has larger screen size than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better screen resolution than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | - | Full Lamination |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | MediaTek | |
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Processor Number | - | MT6737 | |
Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | 1.26 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has higher clock speed than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has higher processor core quantity than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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RAM | 3 GB | 1.5 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more RAM than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more internal memory than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
User Memory | 23.1 GB | 10.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Collage, Beauty face, Instant | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, BurstShot | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Smile shutter | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | LED flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Face Show, Selfie Album, Face Mask |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 2460 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has larger battery capacity than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
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Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
Talk Time | 960 minutes | 600 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has longer battery life when making calls than Alcatel A3 (5046Y). |
Run Time Details | 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 |
Talk: up to 600 min Standby: up to 300 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | 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 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
4G LTE Frequency | 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | 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 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Radio Data Service (RDS), Screen capture, intelligent typing (Gesture), HD Voice, Easy Mode |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Alcatel A3 (5046Y) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |