Samsung and its Canadian carrier partners have added the Galaxy A5 to their arsenals.
This mid-range smartphone is available in Black Sky and Blue Mist and comes with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, a fingerprint sensor, 5.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 1.9 GHz octa-core processor, and 16-megapixel rear and front-facing cameras.
The device is available through Bell, Telus, Koodo, Virgin, Rogers, Fido, SaskTel, Videotron and Freedom Mobile. As for pricing, the A5 is available unlocked through CDW for as high as $525 or through carriers for as low as $460. The contract price is set at $100 on a two-year term. Notably, the A5 is Band 66 compatible, allowing it take advantage of Freedom Mobile’s new LTE network.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Display
5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Processor
Exynos 7880
RAM
3GB
Storage
32GB (expandable)
Dimensions (in.)
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight
157g
Rear Facing Camera
16-megapixel (f/1.9, LED flash, AF)
Front Facing Camera
16-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Battery
3000mAh (non-removable)
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Sensors
Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall, Fingerprint scanner, Barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Launch Date
March 17, 2017
Misc
Colours: Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud | IP68 dust/water resistant, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC, eSE)
Display
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Processor
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Exynos 7880
RAM
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
3GB
Storage
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
32GB (expandable)
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
157g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
16-megapixel (f/1.9, LED flash, AF)
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
16-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Battery
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
3000mAh (non-removable)
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall, Fingerprint scanner, Barometer
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
March 17, 2017
Misc
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Colours: Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud | IP68 dust/water resistant, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC, eSE)
Related: Samsung’s Galaxy A5 is a toned-down S7 for about $300 less