In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | SM-G996B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 146.1 mm | 161.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Width | 71.4 mm | 75.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Weight | 159 g | 200 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet | Phantom gold | Phantom red | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | 1.335 W/kg (body), 0.541 W/kg (head), 2.23 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 394 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G 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. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| User Memory | 23.1 GB | 102.2 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, Director's View | |
| Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 64 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.72" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4800 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | 2400 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| 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 (4G): up to 2400 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 22 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 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 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| 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 | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Air View, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Bixby Vision, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Samsung Knox Vault, Private Share function, Enhanced Game Booster |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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