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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Samsung Released 15 Dec 2015 4G Score 3.3/10

Price in Bangladesh

Official ৳15,000 Available · brand warranty

Variant

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Key specifications

Display
5.2″ Super AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 7580
RAM
2GB
Storage
16GB
Rear camera
13MP Single
Selfie camera
5MP
Battery
2,900mAh
Charging
18W
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
OS
Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Weight
155g · 7.3mm

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) overview

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a smartphone from Samsung, released in December 2015. It comes with a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display, the Exynos 7580 chipset, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. For photography there is a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. A 2,900mAh battery powers the phone, with 18W fast charging. The official price of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳15,000.

What's good

  • Super AMOLED panel
  • Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
  • NFC

What's not

  • Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
  • Small 2900mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) full specifications

Launch

Brand Samsung
Model Galaxy A5 (2016)
Device Type SmartPhone
Release Date 15 December 2015
Status Available

Platform

Operating System Android
OS Version v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Exynos 7580
CPU Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
CPU Cores 8 Cores
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 28 nm
GPU Mali-T720MP2

Display

Display Type Super AMOLED
Screen Size 5.2 inches (13.21 cm)
Resolution 1080x1920 px (FULL HD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Density 424 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio 72.5 %
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v4
Bezel-less Display Yes with notch
Touch Screen Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Rear Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 13 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
Autofocus Yes
OIS Yes
Flash LED Flash
Image Resolution 4128 x 3096 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Zoom Digital Zoom
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Macro Mode
Aperture f/1.9
Camera Features Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording 1920x1080
Video FPS 30 fps

Selfie Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 5 MP, f/1.9, Primary Camera
Video Recording 1920x1080
Video FPS 30 fps
Aperture f/1.9

Body & Design

Height 144.8 mm
Width 71 mm
Thickness 7.3 mm
Weight 155 grams
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors Black, White, Gold, Pink

Battery

Battery type Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity 2900 mAh
Quick Charging 18W wired
Placement Non-removable
Talk Time Up to 16 Hours(3G)

Memory

Internal Storage 16 GB
User Available Storage Up to 10.7 GB
Expandable Memory Up to 128 GB
USB OTG Yes
RAM 2 GB

Connectivity

Network 2G, 3G, 4G
SIM Slot Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
EDGE Available
GPRS Available
VoLTE Yes
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR Value Head: 0.286 W/kg
WLAN Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 5GHz
Bluetooth v4.1
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Wi-fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
USB Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0

Sensors & Security

Light Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Finger Sensor Position Front-mounted
Face Unlock Yes

Audio & Media

FM Radio Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert Types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Audio Jack 3.5 mm
Video 1080p@30fps
Document Reader Yes

More

Made By Korea
Features Accelerometer, proximity, compass, ANT+, Samsung Pay

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in Bangladesh?

The official price of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳15,000.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) support 5G?

No, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.

How big is the battery of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has a 2900mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Which processor does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) use?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is powered by the Exynos 7580 (Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53).

When was Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) released?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) was released in December 2015.

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