Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016): specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 12.03.15 | Updated 03.30.22

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

  • Model: Galaxy A5 (2016)
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.33 out of 5 (6 votes)
  • Release Date:  December 19, 2024
  • Price: 250 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
    Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 16 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.2 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 13MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 5MP

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a smartphone designed with practicality and performance in mind. Released in December 2015, this device offers networking versatility, supporting GSM, UMTS, HSPA, and LTE technologies. Users will appreciate the wide range of network bands, including LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, and 40, providing comprehensive global coverage. As for data speed, it is equipped to handle HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A Cat6, reaching speeds up to 300/50 Mbps.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Other names

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 du

Launch date

19 December 2024

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) PricePrice

First price

250 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.7 inc (144.8 mm)

Width

2.8 inc ( 71 mm)

Depth

0.29 inc ( 7.3 mm)

Weight

5.47 oz (155 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame

Water resistant

Colors

Black, White, Gold, Pink

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.2 inc

Screen Area

74.5 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

424 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

72.5%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7580 Octa
or Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only

Processor CPU

- Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
-Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-T720MP2
-Adreno 405 - China only

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100  
UMTS 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.29 W/kg (head)     0.47 W/kg (body)    
SAR 0.29 W/kg (head)     0.47 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2900 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 16 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 75 h

Charging

-Fast battery charging
-

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
--Samsung Pay

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score41785 (Position 855 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core108 (Position 1808 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core400 (Position 1765 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core642 (Position 613 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core3208 (Position 407 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript1983

See the page Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Reviews and Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 250 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) come out?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) mobile was launched on December 19, 2024 in these colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) ?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has dimensions of Height: 144.8 mm Width: 71 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm and weighs approximately 155 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 424 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7580 Octa with processor Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) and features like