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Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) 24Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/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 A71 (SM-A715F/DS)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) vs Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"29%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 mAh
+25W150%
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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)15%
Lighter
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
393 PPIvs+424 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A
+20 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 A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
ModelGalaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Other model namesGalaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/17/2020, Announced: 12/12/20191/8/2016
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
System versionAndroid 10Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 192458 (v7), 263396 (v8)
Geekbench: 7039 (v4.4), 1733 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12ยตm
5MP depth f/2.2
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
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: Prism Crush black, White, Pink, Blueโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.983W/kg (head), 0.901W/kg (body)1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.512W/kg (head), 1.562W/kg (body)0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
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