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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A01 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 Core X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) 21Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X
5.3"
PLS

720x1480

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non 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)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)18%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels95%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1480 pixels
+424 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs311 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+10W100%
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.
vs5W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3%
Lighter
5.2"vs+5.3"2%
Larger screen
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
2900 mAhvs+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 5MP
+16 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 A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
ModelGalaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6Galaxy A01 Core SM-A013G/Dual-SIM (1GB RAM)
Country or region availableSouth Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
Saudi ArabiaEgyptPhilippinesIndonesiaMalaysiaNew ZealandVietnam
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/8/20168/6/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)67.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.66 x 5.58 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.2" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI311 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid Go edition
One UI 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 51007 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
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)
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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 supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (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)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)
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)0.638W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
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