Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) - wikipedia Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) Brand Samsung Galaxy Manufacturer Samsung Electronics Slogan Same Galaxy DNA, different attitude Series Galaxy A series Model SM - A520x ( Last letter varies by carrier & international models ) Compatible networks 2G, 3G ( UMTS / HSPA ), 4G ( LTE ) First released January 2, 2017 ; 8 months ago ( 2017 - 01 - 02 ) Predecessor Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2016 ) Related Samsung Galaxy A3 ( 2017 ) Samsung Galaxy A7 ( 2017 ) Samsung Galaxy Note7 Samsung Galaxy S7 Type Touchscreen smartphone Form factor Slate 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm Weight 157g Operating system Original : Android 6.0. 1 `` Marshmallow '' ( with Grace UX ) Current : Android 7.0 `` Nougat '' with Samsung Experience 8.1 System on chip Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 CPU Octa - Core 1.9 GHz GPU Mali - T830MP3 Memory 3 GB RAM Storage 32 GB Removable storage up to 256 GB Battery 3000mAh ( non-removable ) with fast - charging Data inputs List Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen Fingerprint sensor ( front - mounted ) 3 push buttons aGPS GLONASS Accelerometer Barometer Gyroscope Digital compass Display 5.2 '' Super AMOLED FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1080 × 1920 px Rear camera 16 MP Front camera 16 MP Connectivity 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Wi - Fi hotspot ; Bluetooth v4. 2, A2DP, EDR ; USB Type - C v1. 0 reversible connector The Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was announced on January 2, 2017, along with Samsung Galaxy A3 ( 2017 ) and Samsung Galaxy A7 ( 2017 ). This move marks Samsung 's first product launch since the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 back on October 2016. The Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) runs Android 6.0. 1 Marshmallow right out - of - the - box and runs on Grace UX interface. The smartphone features an Exynos 7880 SoC consisting of 8 ARM Cortex - A53 backed by the Mali - T830 GPU and sports 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a MicroSD slot which can also be used for a second Nano - SIM. The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 3000mAh with fast - charging capabilities. Its extra features similar to Samsung 's 2016 flagships include IP68 water resistance, Always - on Display and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4. A new `` Always On display '' functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on - screen when the device is in standby. Availability Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that they will sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) will not be coming to the United States. However, the Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) is going to be sold in Canada, unlike the 2016 edition. References Jump up ^ Larson, Selena. `` Samsung unveils first smartphones since Note 7 debacle ''. CNN. Retrieved 11 January 2017. Jump up ^ https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-stylish-powerful-and-practical-galaxy-a-2017-with-enhanced-camera Jump up ^ `` Shipment goals for new Samsung Galaxy A and J series revealed ''. PhoneArena. Retrieved 11 January 2017. Jump up ^ `` Canadian Samsung Galaxy A5 ( 2017 ) Receives FCC Approval Androidheadlines.com ''. AndroidHeadlines.com. 2017 - 02 - 13. Retrieved 2017 - 02 - 21. 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Question: when did the samsung galaxy a5 2017 come out
Answer: January 2, 2017