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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
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Display
5.2"
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Capacity
2900 mAh
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Main Camera
13 MP
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RAM
2 GB
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Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - China only
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Charging
18W
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a smartphone released in 2015 featuring 5.20-inch display, Exynos 7580 Octa processor.
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The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a smartphone from Samsung featuring Exynos 7580 Octa Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - China only processor, 5.2" SUPER_AMOLED, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in 2026.
If you're thinking about buying the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇
⚠️ Warning
This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.
You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇
- Basic use only 📱
- Heavy all-day use
- Heavy gaming 🎮
- 5G network users
Final verdict
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is an outdated phone released in 2015. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.
Key Specifications
Display
5.2" SUPER_AMOLED · Hz
Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - China only
RAM
2GB
Internal Storage
16GB
Main Camera
13MP f/1.9
Capacity
2,900mAh · 18W
OS
ANDROID Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Features
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in detail
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) display
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has a 5.2-inch SUPER_AMOLED display with FHD resolution. Pixel density is 424 ppi, which keeps text and images very sharp.
Performance
It is powered by the Exynos 7580 Octa Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - China only (28 nm). RAM goes up to 2 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB (eMMC 5.0), with a microSD slot.
Camera
The main rear camera is 13 MP with f/1.9 aperture. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 5 MP.
Battery & charging
The battery is 2,900 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day. Wired charging is 18W.
Design & software
It weighs 155 g. It runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
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