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Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel A7 XL vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M) Compare Alcatel A7 XL X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

A7 XL (7071D)} 12 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) vs Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+6"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 2MP11%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 mAh
+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)19%
Thinner
LTPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPIvs+424 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
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ModelAlcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Other model namesAlcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071DGalaxy A5 SM-A510M Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date11/1/20171/8/2016
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Display typeLTPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 350MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
2MP
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours16 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
• Fast battery charging: 100% in 3h
• WiFi display
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
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