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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) 04Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)

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)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) vs Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5.2"2%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(back) 13MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR450%
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+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)2%
Lighter
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+576 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
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.
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+19 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
ModelGalaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6US Cellular Galaxy S7 G930R, Samsung Hero
Country or region availableSouth Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/8/20163/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps450/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy16 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver
โ€ข Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR compatible
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข OneDrive 115GB
โ€ข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.24W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)feature not registered
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