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Manufacturer codeSM-A500FZSUBTU
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About the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500F
Samsung SM-A500FZSUBTU is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5"); internal storage capacity: 16 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 4.4. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-A500FZSUBTU. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 12.7 cm (5") display is specified at 1280 x 720 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 12.7 cm (5")
- Screen resolution
- 1280 x 720 pixels
- Memory (RAM)
- 2 GB
- Storage capacity
- 16 GB
- Mobile network generation
- 4G
- Rear camera resolution
- 13 MP
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy A5. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code SM-A500FZSUBTU, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 29 Sep 2026
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3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy A5. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code SM-A500FZSUBTU, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 1 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed model: Samsung Galaxy A5. Storage, colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 10 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 10 Oct 2026
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Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500F specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-A500FZSUBTU · Icecat product 26416929 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 12.7 cm (5") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage capacity | 16 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 13 MP |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 4.4 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
Display5 details
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Processor cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
Camera, image & video11 details
| Rear camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
| Video compression formats | H.263, H.264, MPEG4 |
Connections & wireless15 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 11 h |
Power & battery3 details
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 15 h |
|---|---|
| Stated music playback time | 68 h |
| Continuous video playback time (max) | 12 h |
Controls & features3 details
| Voice codecs | AMR-NB, AMR-WB |
|---|---|
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Silver |
| Width | 69.7 mm |
| Depth | 6.7 mm |
| Height | 139.3 mm |
| Weight | 123 g |
| Colour | Yes |
Software & compatibility2 details
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 850,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz |
Further product details40 details
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
|---|---|
| Maximum memory card size | 64 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | UMTS |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, Google Voice Search |
| Browsing time (3G) (max) | 8 h |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 8 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.23 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 0.403 W/kg |
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