Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy C5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy C5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,900 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 143 g |
| Released | Dec 2015 | Jun 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging. Samsung Galaxy C5 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (FHD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~424 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Exynos 7580 Octa | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Adreno 405 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | — |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB or 64GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (hybrid slot, up to 256GB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus, Dual LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Single |
| Resolution | — | 16 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/1.9 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p | — |
| Resolution | — | 8 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/1.9 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0) | 10W wired |
| Capacity | — | 2600 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm | 145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.26 in) |
| Weight | 155 g | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Aluminum body |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy C5 |
|---|
| Announced | December 2015 | May 2016 |
| Status | Released December 2015 | Discontinued |
| Released | — | June 2016 |
| OS at Launch | — | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy C5?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) — 2,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C5.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy C5?
Samsung Galaxy C5 — 155 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus 143 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy C5?
Samsung Galaxy C5 — Dec 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus Jun 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy C5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy C5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy C5 6/10.
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