Testseek.co.uk 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%)
159 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Neat design
More powerful screen
Flagship-like quality on a budget
Lengthy battery life
Versatile camera
Classy design
Water-resistant
Bright
Vivid screen
Premium build quality
Excellent Super AMOLED screen
TouchWiz is much improved
Overall screen quality / excellent responsiveness
Slimline and welldesigned
Generally responsive
Quality and varied usage of the front camera
Under £300
Beautiful build quality
Expandable storage
4G connectivity
Very attractive
Excellent build quality
Gorgeous screen
Delightful design (prefer it to SGS5)
Bright and colourful display
Fair price makes more sense than original Galaxy Alpha
Powerful enough to cater for most
Great design and build
AMOLED display for rich visuals
Always On display
Stylish and slim design
Quality HD screen
Decent quadcore processor
13megapixel camera with 5megapixel camera on front
Expandable memory
The editors didn't like
Still feels slightly odd
Could be more expensive than better specced models
Middling performance
Old
Ugly software
Not on Android Nougat (yet)
Non-removable battery may put some people off
A little pricey
Only supports SD cards up to 64GB
But at least it supports them
Screen resolution
Quality of graphics was distinctly average during games
Battery life could have been better
13 Megapixel back camera is average
Android 4.4 KitKat and not Lollipop (5.0)
Runs Android KitKat
Small battery
Still has old TouchWiz
Underpowered Processor
Shaky camera output in lowlight conditions
Performance lags slightly behind rivals
Speaker is easy to accidentally muffle
Outspecced by Sony Z3 Compact
Not Android Lollipop (which we think will smooth out OS slickness)
For a RM1599 mid-range smartphone, it's kind of a bit pricey considering the moderate performance it could do. The camera is one issue, not everyone has basic photography skills to overcome those overexposed pictures. But the battery life is great though...
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Stylish and sturdy build, Full suite of connectivity options, Plenty of selfphotography options
Can't replace battery, Price, Dualsim disables the microSD slot
While the Samsung GALAXY A5 has proven itself to be a remarkable device since the GALAXY Alpha, its price point leaves some doubt as at its price, there are many alternative options out there.(previously published in issue April 2015)...
Display is simply beautiful, Great feel on the phone, Full-metal body design, Rich features all around, Fluid performance, True multi-window feature, Good connectivity
Speaker could be better (or in the front), Terrible battery life, Snapdragon 410 at this price range, microSD up to 64GB only, Both cameras shoot mediocre photos, Would I recommend this phone? Yes. Is it worth the price? Maybe. All-in-all, this phone get
I am much torn on how to rate this phone. On the plus side, it feels very nice and is very light. It does not stutter and I think I am falling in love with Samsung because of the Super AMOLED display. The phone did not make me irritated — which is a big p...
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Published: 2015-03-18, Author: Au , review by: klgadgetguy.com
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy A5 is, in my opinion, way better looking device than the Samsung Galaxy S4. It is the first Samsung smartphone to sport a full-metal body as well as a luxurious design. The devices has a stunning 5″ Super AMOLED display and feels premiu...
Premium design, affordable, ideal for selfie lovers, decent battery life
No notification light
In short, the Galaxy A5 is a premium smartphone with a relatively affordable price tag.There are cheaper alternatives in the market, especially from Chinese manufacturers, but the A5 is one of the best value-for-money smartphones from Samsung.For the pric...
Published: 2015-01-08, Author: Vernon , review by: vernonchan.com
Beautiful design, Ultrathin, Good material build quality, Good camera, MicroSD expansion
Midrange specs, Battery could be bigger, Slightly pricey for its specs
If anything, the GALAXY A5 is the start of a new journey in design from Samsung. Now with metal in its future and its emphasis on premium styling, you can expect this in every GALAXY phone coming out of Samsung's stable. Which is a welcomed thing. The GAL...
Metal unibody, Very light and thin, making it very comfortable to use, Multi window is nice to have, and the 5inch screen accomodates it just nicely
Battery life seems subpar, despite the large capacity and HD resolution, Speaker performance is compromised by design and positioning
The Samsung GALAXY A5 is the successor to the GALAXY Alpha in physical terms only. Priced nowhere near the Alpha, its performance lags quite a bit behind its predecessor as well. While justified, it's still a little difficult to accept the fact that the s...
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Published: 2015-01-03, Author: Vernon , review by: vernonchan.com
Abstract: The metal-clad Samsung GALAXY Alpha may have been shortlived, however, its premium underpinnings and material build lives on in the new GALAXY A5 smartphone. The 5-inch premium mid-range from Samsung may not sport the best hardware, but it sure does look ...
We can pretty much say that Samsung Galaxy A5 is the perfect definition of a “Perfect” mid-ranged smartphone. It has a design and build quality that matches the company's flagship smartphone, it packs features that's also found in the S7, a better battery...
