Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 424 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 72.5 | 71.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China only | Mali-T830MP3 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7580 Octa Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only | Exynos 7880 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1.1 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2900 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 75 h | Up to 53 h |
| talk time | Up to 16 h (3G) | Up to 16 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144.8 | 146.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 155 | 157 |
| Width (mm) | 71 | 71.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, December. Released 2015, December | 2017, January. Released 2017, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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