Samsung Galaxy A5

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Samsung Galaxy A5 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, December, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A5 was about 360 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A5?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 has a battery capacity of 2600 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A5 device?

When it comes to resetting a Samsung Galaxy A5 device, there are several methods that can be used. However, some methods may be more common or recommended than others, depending on the situation. In this answer, I will explain the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A5 device. Method 1: Using the Home Button and Volume Down Key The first and most common method to reset a Samsung Galaxy A5 device is by using the home button and volume down key. Here are the steps to do this: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Press and hold the home button and volume down key simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 3. Release both buttons. 4. Use the volume up button to highlight "wipe data/factory reset" and the power button to select it. 5. Once the wipe data prompt appears, use the volume up and down buttons to select "yes - delete all user data" and the power button to confirm. 6. The device will now begin the reset process, which may take some time. Method 2: Using the Settings Menu Another way to reset a Samsung Galaxy A5 device is through the settings menu. Here are the steps to do this: 1. Open the settings menu on your device. 2. Scroll down to "About phone" and select it. 3. Scroll down to "Build number" and select it. 4. Tap on "Build number" several times until a message appears that says "You are now a developer!" 5. Now go back to the settings menu and select "System". 6. Select "Advanced." 7. Select "Backup and reset (factory data reset)". 8. Confirm the reset by selecting "Yes - delete all user data" and select "Continue to the next page". Method 3: Using a Computer (Odin Mode) The third and least common method to reset a Samsung Galaxy A5 device is through Odin mode. This method requires a computer and a USB cable. Here are the steps to do this: 1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy A5 device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Download the Samsung Odin 3.13.0 version from the internet. 3. Install the Odin software on your computer. 4. Launch the Odin software and select "PDA" as the firmware and choose "I9150XW5NBDM". 5. Make sure that you have selected the correct port for your device under the settings tab. 6. Disable your device's security tools from running. 7. Power off your device and put it in recovery mode. 8. Select "Yes" or "Continue" and wait for the reset process to complete. In summary, the most common and recommended ways to reset a Samsung Galaxy A5 device are by using the home button and volume down key, using the settings menu, or using Odin mode. It's important to choose the method that best suits your needs and to be cautious before resetting your device.

How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy A5 have?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 has 2 GB of RAM

What is the screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A5?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 has a 5.2 inch screen


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A500F, A500FQ, A500FU, A500HQ, A500YZ, A500M, A500Y
4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A500F, A500FQ, A500FU
: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28 - A500Y
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2014, October 30. Released 2014, December
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM: Nano-SIM

Display

Type: Super AMOLED
Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 306

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Features: LED flash, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC: Yes (LTE model only)
Radio: FM radio, recording
USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
: ANT+ S-Voice

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Talk time: Up to 15 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 68 h

Misc

Colors: Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Models: SM-A5000, SM-A5009, SM-A500F, SM-A500F1, SM-A500FQ, SM-A500FU, SM-A500G, SM-A500H, SM-A500HQ, SM-A500K, SM-A500L, SM-A500S, SM-A500YZ, SM-A500Y, SM-A500W
SAR: 0.65 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.23 W/kg (head)     0.40 W/kg (body)
Price: About 360 EUR

Tests

Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 569Basemark X: 1897
Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.895 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 57dB / Noise 60dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality: Noise -94.5dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 74h

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