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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Released Dec 2016 · 5 model codes · firmware for 203 CSC regions

Display size: 5.2"
RAM: 3GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Rear camera: CMOS 16 MP
Storage: 32 GB · 64 GB

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Software support

Latest official updateAndroid 8A520FZTSGCTL1 · Jan 19, 2021

Security patch levelJanuary 2021Monthly release fixed 58 vulnerabilities

Latest firmwareAndroid 8A520FXXUGCZC7 · built Mar 25, 2026

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Firmware is specific to the model code. Find yours on the box or in Settings › About phone, then pick it below.

ModelSold inFirmwareLatest build

SM-A520FSold in76 countriesFirmware186 CSCs · 5,139 buildsLatest buildA520FXXUGCZC7 · Mar 25, 2026→

SM-A520W · Galaxy A5Sold in

Software updates

One UI and Android versions of the Galaxy A5 (2017), with the first release of each.

Apr 2018
Android 8
First firmware build: A520FXXU4CRD5 (SM-A520F)
Aug 2017
Android 7
First firmware build: A520LKLU1BQH2 (SM-A520L)
Dec 2016
Android 6
First firmware build: A520FXXU1APLB (SM-A520F)

Specifications

As published by Samsung for the SM-A520F; other model codes can differ (chipset, network bands).

Display

Display size: 5.2" (132.2mm)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Display type: Super AMOLED

Platform

CPU speed: 1.9GHz
CPU cores: Octa-Core

Memory

RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32 GB
Card slot: MicroSD (Up to 256GB)

Camera

Rear camera: CMOS 16.0 MP
Rear camera aperture: f/1.9
Front camera: CMOS 16.0 MP
Video recording: FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps

Battery

Battery: 3000 mAh
Talk time: Up to 16

Body

Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 159 g
Form factor: Touch Bar

Connectivity

Network: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
4G bands: B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500); B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700)

Where it's sold

Sold in 72 countries.

Europe35

Albania
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece