Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs ZTE Max XL: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Galaxy A5 (2017):

OLED

Max XL:

LCD
Weight

Galaxy A5 (2017): 23 g lighter

Galaxy A5 (2017):

157 g

Max XL:

180 g
Width

Galaxy A5 (2017): 12.4 mm narrower

Galaxy A5 (2017):

71.4 mm

Max XL:

83.8 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy A5 (2017): 0.8 in smaller diagonal

Galaxy A5 (2017):

5.2 in

Max XL:

6 in
Chipset

Galaxy A5 (2017):

Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm)

Max XL:

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Depth

Galaxy A5 (2017): 1.5 mm thinner

Galaxy A5 (2017):

7.9 mm

Max XL:

9.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Galaxy A5 (2017)

Height:

146.1 mm
Width:

71.4 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm
2. Max XL

Height:

165.1 mm +19 mm versus Galaxy A5 (2017)
Width:

83.8 mm +12.4 mm versus Galaxy A5 (2017)
Depth:

9.4 mm +1.5 mm versus Galaxy A5 (2017)

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Galaxy A5 (2017)

157 g
2. Max XL

180 g

+23 g versus Galaxy A5 (2017)

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Galaxy A5 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²
2. Max XL

Screen diagonal:

6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

99.2 cm²

Max XL has approximately 33.1% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy A5 (2017).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
32 GB	3 GB RAM	Unknown
64 GB	3 GB RAM	Unknown

Max XL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Galaxy A5 (2017)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Max XL

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Galaxy A5 (2017)

3000 mAh
2. Max XL

3990 mAh

+990 mAh versus Galaxy A5 (2017)

Specifications

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1. Galaxy A5 (2017)2. Max XL

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146.1 Х 71.4 Х 7.9 mm	165.1 Х 83.8 Х 9.4 mm
Weight	157 g	180 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inch	6" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32/64 GB 3 GB RAM	32 GB 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 256 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3990 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)	Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	74.5 cm2	99.2 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.5%	71.7%
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI	367 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Rear camera, main	16 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	16 MP f/1.9 27mm (wide) AF	13 MP AF
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/1.9	5 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T830MP3	Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *	61345	40132
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	773	674
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4104	2505
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	3000	2252
Antutu 8 score *	103094	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	3041	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	143	124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	926	608

General specs

General specs — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Release date	2017 January	2017 April
Colors	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist Peach Cloud	Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	250 EUR	120 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 53 h	Talking time- Up to 26 h 30 min (3G)
Body build	Front/back glass aluminum frame	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA)
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Galaxy A5 (2017), Max XL.
Specification	Galaxy A5 (2017)	Max XL
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging -ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A520F (Europe Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) - For Boost/Virgin Mobile Also known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket

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