Samsung Galaxy A5
#4034
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
#4033Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A5 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy J5 (2016) has a slightly larger 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, but the J5 has a more advanced camera with a wider aperture of f/1.9 compared to the A5's f/2.0, although both have 13 MP rear cameras.
- In terms of battery, the J5 has a significantly larger capacity at 3100 mAh versus the A5's 2300 mAh.
- The A5 is lighter at 123g and has a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 4, while the J5 is heavier at 159g and has a standard glass front.
- The A5 runs Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 7.0), whereas the J5 comes with Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to 7.1.1), offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014, October 30
2016
Description
Versions: A500F (Global), A500FU (Europe), A500M (Peru, Colombia), A500Y (Australia, New Zealand), A500YZ (Taiwan), A500F1/A500K/A500S (Korea), A500FQ (Turkey)
Versions: J510FN (Europe); J510F (HK, India, South Africa, Thailand); J510G (Malaysia, Indonesia); J510Y (New Zealand); J510M (LATAM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm (5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 in)
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight
123 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes