Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
#2901Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Performance
56.256.5
Camera
47.447.4
Display
82.882.8
Battery
23.326.1
Build
94.894.1
Connectivity
64.358.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.445.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Galaxy A7 (2016) has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Exynos 7580 Octa chipset and have similar performance specifications, but the A7 offers 3GB of RAM compared to the A5's 2GB.
- Camera capabilities are identical, with both models featuring a 13 MP rear camera with OIS and a 5 MP front camera.
- The A7 has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the A5's 2900 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Both phones run on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, and share similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, aluminum frames, and no water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
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
Versions: A710F (Europe, South Africa); A710F/DS (Kazakhstan, Russia); A710M (LATAM); A710M/DS (Brazil); A710FD (Southeast Asia); A710Y/DS (Philippines, Taiwan); A7100 (Hong Kong, China). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
GPU
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China only
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W 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)
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Weight
155 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.29 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.25 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass