appsapkandroid Search
PhonesBest ofReviewsTechGamingHow toBrandsCompare
Samsung · Phones · 733 views

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

5.3/ 10

Updated Dec 2019

Announced 2015Available
  • Network
    LTE / HSPA / GSM
  • Display
    5.2 inches · 1080×1920
  • Camera
    13 MP
  • Memory
    2 GB RAM
  • Battery
    2900 mAh
  • OS
    Android 5.1

Sponsored

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a smartphone announced 2015. Key specs include a 5.2 inches display, 2 GB RAM, up to 16GB storage, a Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only chipset, a 13 MP main camera, a 2900 mAh battery, and runs Android 5.1. AppsApk rates the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) at 5.3 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
6.0
performance
5.0
connectivity
6.0
display
5.0
design
5.0
camera
5.0
battery
5.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
TechnologyGSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 UMTS 2100
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2015, December
StatusAvailable. Released 2015, December
BODY
Dimensions144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.29 in)
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
DISPLAY
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only
GPUMali-T720MP2 Adreno 405 - China only
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps
Single13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
SELFIE CAMERA
Video1080p@30fps
Single5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
RadioFM radio
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERY
ChargingFast battery charging 18W
Battery TypeNon-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
ModelsSM-A5100, SM-A510F, SM-A510M, SM-A510Y, SM-A510FD, SM-A5108, SM-A510S
PriceAbout 175 USD

● Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) released?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) was announced 2015, December.
What is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s display size?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has a 5.2 inches display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) comes with 2 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is available with 16GB / 2GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) have?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) features a 13 MP main camera. Specifications: 13 MP.
What is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has a 2900 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) run?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) runs Android 5.1 (full: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) at 5.3 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.

Where to buy