Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) All specs
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The Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) is a good Android phone with 1.5GHz Octa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.
An advantage of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) is the possibility of using two mobile carriers, a Dual-SIM device with two SIM card slots.
Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.
Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) phone has 155 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.3mm.
Summary
🔄 Android 7.0
Super AMOLED
60Hz
💽 ROM: 16GB
🤳 (front) 5MP
⚡ 10W
📱 Model features | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Model | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A5100) |
Other model names | Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A5100 Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6 |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Samsung |
Release date | 1/8/2016 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported |
📲 Display | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, 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 network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported |
🔋 Battery | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back |
☢️ Radiation rate | |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body) |
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