Side-by-side technical data
Gionee A1 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Comparison between Gionee A1 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Gionee and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Gionee A1 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,550 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6″
- against 5.2″
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 367 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P25 | Samsung Exynos 7880 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 1.9 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 63,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 83.3 mm | 71.4 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 146.1 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 157 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.6 % Best value | 71.5 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,550 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 16 h |
| Music playback time | — | 53 h |
Display
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0, NFC, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, DLNA, ANT+, Samsung DeX |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.55 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.52 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.39 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1 Plus | SM-A520F, SM-A520K, SM-A520L, SM-A520S, SM-A520W, SM-A520FD |
Features
| Specification | A1 Plus | Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Samsung Pay |
