Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2016 7:08 AM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+5.2"2% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter
424 PPI	vs	+432 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices

1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

+29 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 S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	Galaxy S5 Neo 4G, Samsung Pacific
Country or region available	South Africa, (Europe)	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/8/2016	8/31/2015
Depth	7.3 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)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
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
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5312x2988 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)	31mm (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	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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 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)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)	0.841W/kg (head), 0.521W/kg (body)