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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Motorola Moto G5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G5S X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) 08Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795)

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)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Moto G5S (XT1795)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(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
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAhvs+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
424 PPI
5.2"
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
ModelGalaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6Lenovo Moto G5S Dual-Sim (3GB RAM) XT1793
Country or region availableSouth Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
India
India
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/8/20168/1/2017
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)73.5 x 150 millimeters (2.89 x 5.91 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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)Moto G5S (XT1795)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
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)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Moto G5S (XT1795)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)feature not registered
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