Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) vs HTC Amaze 4G

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs HTC Amaze 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2016 4:02 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:56 PM

Compare HTC Amaze 4G X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points HTC Amaze 4G Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)

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!

23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	vs	4 Advantages HTC Amaze 4G
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)62% Thinner	vs	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+424 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh68% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1730 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
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Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	Amaze 4G
Other model names	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	T-Mobile HTC Amaze 4G, HTC Ruby
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	1/8/2016	10/10/2011
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported SRS Surround Sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1730 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	264 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: Black, White • HAC (M3/T3) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)	HTC Amaze 4G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	feature not registered