Simply elegant

Elegance in its purest form. Crafted with minimalism in mind for maximum enjoyment its highly resistant rear 3D Glassand optimal 5.2” display fuse together flawlessly to provide a remarkably seamless design.

Front and side view of the Galaxy A5 (2017) to highlight its uniform design with zero protrusion.

Uniform all around

Design that is a delight to hold. Sitting perfectly level with the rear casing the absence of any camera protrusion allows for uniformaly smooth and symmetrical design from all angles.

Coloured by nature

Set trends rather than follow them. All four available muted colour tones are named after
natural elements to appeal more to the senses and blend harmoniously with its overall design.

*Availability of colours may vary by country.

Various colour options for the Galaxy A5 (2017).Black Sky
Various colour options for the Galaxy A5 (2017).Gold Sand
Various colour options for the Galaxy A5 (2017).Blue Mist

Capture richer stories

Grant your photos the added depth and detail they deserve thanks to its powerful 16 MP camera.
And with its speedy and accurate Auto Focus, you’ll be able to capture unforgettable moments before they get away.

Close up of the Galaxy A5 (2017) rear camera.

Expand your creativity

Enjoy greater creative control to make your visual storytelling much more brilliant.
Optimise portraits or spice up colour tones with a set of preset camera filters to enhance your favourite photos.

*On-screen image taken with Galaxy A5 (2017).

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Everyday

Maple

Cream

Deep

Memory

Forest

Cosy

Classic

Capture life in
optimal light

With its 16 MP front camera and bright display that doubles as a flash you capture sharper results even in low-light conditions. It also features a floating shutter optimised for better grip so images stay blur-free.

*On-screen image taken with Galaxy A5 (2017).

Selfie image of three women taken in low-light to show the advanced camera functionality of the Galaxy A5 (2017).

Browse through the gallery to witness how advanced its image capabilities are. With accurate colour rendition and rich detail even in low light you can capture life exactly how you see it.

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A close up of a hanging coloful bead curtain

Window overlooking the street on an autumn day

A black and white sign reading the word Freyja

The outside of a small restaurant in the city illuminated with lights

Rose petals along the pathway in a forest

Close up of a palm holding seashells with a view of the beach

A view of the beach with the city landscape in the background

Entrance of a small antique café with yellow doors

Safeguarded for the unexpected

Reliable protection so you can keep up with life wherever it takes you. Equipped with IP68 to withstand the elements it shields out everything from liquids to dust in most situations.

IP68

*Can be immersed in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 mins.

Powered for
serious users

Power up quick with no time wasted. With longer battery life for even heavy usage and
less time required for charging you can get on with more important day to day essentials.

Improved performance with upgraded 3000mAh battery.

Pack more in

Seamless balance, signature performance. With up to 256 GB of expandable storage you can store even more of your favourite multimedia while enhanced dual SIM performance provides greater flexibility when travelling.

*Performance specifications may vary by country.

View in an instant

Get the essentials without even waking up your phone so you preserve time and power.
With Always On Display your clock and calendar are always in sight for whenever you need them.

Safe and
sound

Secure Folder keeps selected apps and sensitive data locked down and separate from the regular contents on your device. It also saves you from having to log in every time with one time authentication.

Screen image of the Galaxy A5 (2017) Secure Folder feature when activated.

All within
reach

Peace of mind you can count on. Back up, upgrade and sync your data across all your Galaxy devices so everything is right where you need it. Even better, every Samsung Cloud account comes with 15 GB of storage.

Galaxy A device held in hand and top partial view of the left bottom corner of a notebook.

Works both ways

Thanks to its reversible plug orientation USB Type-C cable goes to work whichever way you plug it in to your device. This means you can enjoy hassle-free charging without worrying which side is up.

More to choose from

Dress up and modify your device for whatever suits your needs. From sturdy and stylish cases to durable screen protectors Galaxy A5 (2017) comes with a wide array of efficient accessories to choose from.

*Availability of certain products may vary by country. Actual home screen may vary.

Samsung Pay

Simple, Secure,
Works anywhere

The easier, faster and secure way to pay. It works almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your card. So you enjoy all the convenience you need.

KNOW MORE

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Front view of Galaxy S8 and S8+ showing accessibility feature