📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Model | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Other model names | Galaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6 | Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6 |
Country or region available |   South Africa, (Europe) |   China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 1/8/2016 | 1/8/2016 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in) | 71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 28mm lens |
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 | OIS: Optical 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 | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
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, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2900 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
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, HTML5 |
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, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body) | 0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body) |