Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/26/2017 7:22 PM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(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	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
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Model	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim)	Galaxy J5 SM-J5108 Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region available	(Europe)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/13/2017	3/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.579W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body)