Testseek.com have collected 418 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-A500 Galaxy A5 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-A500 Galaxy A5.
January 2015
(79%)
418 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
157 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Neat design
More powerful screen
Super thin design at only 6.3mm
Screen is very good for the market this phone is aimed at
Battery life is outstanding
Not just for the capacity of battery
Stand alone outstanding
Sound quality is very good for ringtones and music
Feels great in the hands
Features metal in its design
And even supports upgradeable memory
Mostly decent performance all round
Takes nanoSIM
Excellent battery life
Decent assortment of cameras for a mid-range phone
The editors didn't like
Still feels slightly odd
Could be more expensive than better specced models
Sound (ie. ringtones) could be louder
Slim and lightweight design makes the phone feel fragile
Volume rocker is in a bad position for right handed users
I keep turning the in call volume down
The camera is capable
But not outstanding and Samsung can
Battery isn't removable
Slowdowns can be seen
Particularly when you're trying to see a photo you've taken
Abstract: “We took the Samsung Galaxy A5's shooters for a spin and here are the results”The camera is one of the stronger points for Samsung smartphones, especially in the high-end range. That's why it's no surprise to see that its loaded flagship, the Note 4 (revi...
Stylish metal casing, Plain, elegant design, Very slim and stiff casing, Screen's superb color reproduction, High brightness and very good viewing angles, Extensive software, Decent camera equipment, Accurate touchscreen, Virtually no palpable temperature
The Galaxy A5 is not exactly cheap, but the buyer gets a round total package. The stylish, slim and very rigid casing sets standards in the mid-range, the camera configuration is generous, and the input devices are pleasingly accurate. Besides that, it sp...
Published: 2015-02-11, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
Excellent build quality. Great display and camera. Snapdragon 410 is a modest, powerful enough upgrade.
This midrange handset is at least $100 too expensive. No Android 5.0 upgrade just yet.
When I first heard that I would be receiving a Galaxy A5 to review (thanks to the wonderful folks at Expansys ), I thought it would be another crappy mid-range Samsung device to fill out their ridiculously huge smartphone line-up. The final product was a ...
Aluminium build feels great, Fast and accurate camera, Snappy performance, Beautiful screen
Awkward location for speaker grill, Status-quo Samsung design, Chrome around lip chips easily
8.5 As expected the Samsung Galaxy A5 does not disappoint and is a great mid-range offering from the company. While it looks the same as the last few generations, the change in the build material from plastic to metal finally allows for the premium feel i...
Published: 2017-03-30, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Very attractive, Excellent build quality, Gorgeous screen
Performance lags slightly behind rivals, Speaker is easy to accidentally muffle
If you want all the style and panache of the latest Samsung flagship without the premium price, the Galaxy A5 delivers it in spades. What's more, the screen, battery and performance are all excellent...
Flagship-like quality on a budget, Lengthy battery life, Versatile camera
Middling performance
With Samsung's as-yet-unreleased Galaxy S8 already grabbing headlines, the Samsung Galaxy A5 is in danger of having its thunder stolen. Don't disregard this little mid-range handset just yet, though. It's just the ticket if you're not fond of handing over...
Great design and build, AMOLED display for rich visuals, Always On display
Camera could be better, last year's software
For a phone that costs less than £400, the Galaxy A5 is impressive in its design and build. Even its display and performance punch beyond that price point. In many ways it's a cheaper version of the Galaxy S7, except it doesn't really feel cheap at all wh...
The Galaxy A5 found itself lost in the shuffle last year because its price was awkwardly positioned between better-value, lower-end phones and faster mid-range phones. This year, with its price bump and processor boost, it may be able to shake that off, b...
Under £300, Beautiful build quality, Expandable storage, 4G connectivity
Runs Android KitKat, small battery, Still has old TouchWiz, Underpowered Processor, Shaky camera output in lowlight conditions
The Galaxy A5 has taken on the beautiful build quality that we first saw in the Galaxy Alpha and brought it to a very affordable price point. There are a few hits and misses- the camera could have been better, we would have loved to have Lollipop as oppo...
The Samsung Galaxy A5 is a bit pricey for a mid-ranger, but it has the looks and build quality of a flagship. It costs £150 more than the Motorola Moto G but you are getting a significantly more appealing bit of kit for your money. HTC's Eye is more power...
