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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) 11Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)

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!

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core42%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
2900 mAhvs+3100 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Super AMOLED
16 million
5.2"
(back) 13MP
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
ModelGalaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6Galaxy J5 SM-J510FN/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region availableSouth Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/8/20164/1/2016
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
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

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
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