Samsung Galaxy A5 A500F
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Premium design
- Super AMOLED display
- Very light and thin
- Memory card slot
- FM radio
- Affordability
What to consider
- Outdated software
- Small storage capacity
- Weak performance
- No fast charging
- Average camera
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 5.0 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1280 pixels (HD)
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Display
- Screen size
- 5.0 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1280 pixels (HD)
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28nm)
- CPU cores
- 4-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU
- Adreno 306
- RAM
- 2GB LPDDR3
- AnTuTu score
- 28000 (v5)
Camera
- Main camera
- 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 2300 mAh
- Charging speed
- Standard charging
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 8 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- NFC
- Yes (LTE model only)
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm
- Weight
- 123 grams
- Materials
- Aluminum body, glass front
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Acceptable (C)
from 35,1 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy A5 A500F.
Screen burn-in
ModerateWear and tear of Super AMOLED technology over time.
Rapid battery drain
ModerateNatural chemical aging of the lithium-ion battery.
GPS signal inaccuracy
MinorAntenna design or software bug.
Lack of storage space
Moderate16GB is too little for modern applications.
Repairs and Parts5/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
The battery is strongly glued and requires removing the screen panel to access it.
Screen Replacement
The screen is removable from the front, but requires care not to damage the body.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is soldered to the motherboard or requires complex disassembly.
Spare parts are widely available and affordable due to the model's popularity.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
123 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who needs a phone primarily for calls and messages and values a clear screen.
- Easy to handle
- AMOLED screen with good readability
- Affordable price
Digital minimalist
A user who wants to avoid smartphone addiction and needs a device only for essential functions.
- Limited app support reduces screen time
- Compact size
- Basic functions are available
Backup phone seeker
A traveller or hiker who needs a cheap device in case their primary device fails.
- Durable metal body
- Inexpensive to replace
- FM radio and GPS available
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LatviaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Lithuania
As the device does not support VoLTE, calls depend on 2G/3G networks, which operators are starting to shut down.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The 2016 model brings a significantly better screen (FHD), fingerprint reader, and fast charging, making it more suitable for daily use.
| Feature | Galaxy A5 A500F | Galaxy A5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 720p HD | 1080p FHD |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 2900 mAh |
| Fingerprint reader | None | Present |
The Galaxy A5 offers a larger and brighter screen, while the iPhone 5s is more compact and has a fingerprint reader (Touch ID).
| Feature | Galaxy A5 A500F | iPhone 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Body material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
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