Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A51
#1660Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A51
Performance
56.276.8
Camera
47.464.7
Display
82.882.8
Battery
23.328.1
Build
94.888.1
Connectivity
64.362.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.456.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) features a glass and aluminum build, while the Galaxy A51 has a plastic back and frame, making the A5 feel more premium.
- The A5 has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the A51 offers a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A51 is powered by the more advanced Exynos 9611 chipset, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 7580 in the A5.
- The A51's camera system is significantly enhanced with a 48 MP main sensor and multiple lenses, while the A5 has a single 13 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is also improved in the A51, with a 4000 mAh battery compared to the A5's 2900 mAh, although the A5 supports faster charging.
- Finally, the A51 runs on a more recent version of Android (10, upgradable to 13) with One UI 5, offering a more modern software experience compared to the A5's Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 7.0).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A51
General
Release Date
2015
2019, December 12
Announced
2015
2019, December 12
Description
Versions: A510F (EMEA); A510F/DS (KAZ, RUS); A510M (LATAM); A510M/DS (BRA, CHL); A510FD (SEA, IND); A510Y/DS (AUS, TWN, NZL, PHL); A5100 (HKG, CHN). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-A515F/DSN (Global); SM-A515F/DS (LATAM); SM-A515F/DST (Brazil); SM-A515F/DSM (Russia); SM-A515F/N (Australia); SM-A515U (USA)
Display
Size
5.2"
6.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China only
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.29 in)
158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm (6.24 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.29 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass