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Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M) 10Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)

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 A7 2016 (SM-A710M)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M) vs Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+5.5"8%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19%
Lighter
401 PPIvs+432 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
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
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.
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+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core
16GB (10GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
LED flash
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
 
ModelGalaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A7 2016 4G Single-Sim, Galaxy A7 6Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung Pacific
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/1/201610/1/2015
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)31mm (lens)
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
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 aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours15 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710M)Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.139W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.414W/kg (head), 0.589W/kg (body)0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)
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