Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) review: Standing tall

1 February, 2016
The A-Team is back and we start with the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). It pairs a premium build with premium features, a true S6 lookalike.

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  • AnonD-555437
  • X}G
  • 14 Jul 2016

which one is better galaxy a5 2016 or sony xa????

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    • AnonD-557923
    • uwr
    • 08 Jul 2016

    AnonD-552509, 24 Jun 2016hello.. can you give me suggestion, i want to buy new phone... moreJ7 2015- rs.14500 ram 1.5gb
    J7 2016 -rs.16000 ram 2 gb and better processor
    A5 2016 -rs,21000 ram -2gb + good processor + finger print sensor + front and back gorilla glass+metal finishing+ full HD display.
    In my view A5 6 is the best

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      • Anonymous
      • XN9
      • 03 Jul 2016

      This is a awesome handset for young generations

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        • Anonymous
        • m5k
        • 25 Jun 2016

        AnonD-549700, 16 Jun 2016Hi guys I m using this phone a5 2016 for 4 months. Upto... moreHave you noticed it getting hot under charging and when using during the day?

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          • Anonymous
          • m5k
          • 25 Jun 2016

          AnonD-549700, 16 Jun 2016Hi guys I m using this phone a5 2016 for 4 months. Upto... moreHave you noticed any flicking as mentioned in the review? Can't say that I've noticed on AMOLED screens before, but it is mentioned in the review.

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            • AnonD-552509
            • IV%
            • 24 Jun 2016

            hello.. can you give me suggestion, i want to buy new phone but im confused.. which one better samsung j7 or a5 2016?

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              • Anonymous
              • SdF
              • 19 Jun 2016

              Is the overall performance faster or slower than a S4?

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                • AnonD-549700
                • uwx
                • 16 Jun 2016

                Hi guys
                I m using this phone a5 2016 for 4 months. Upto this i had never experienced a lagging issues. All apps opens lightening fast.fast charging is amazing. Finger print works so well. Previously I was used HTC one m8. This phone overtake all feature of M8 except for sound clarity. HTC M8 sound quality is just awesome.. even the headphone quality is far better than a5 2016

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                  • AnonD-548783
                  • YMj
                  • 14 Jun 2016

                  samsung galaxy a5(2016) or the sony xperia z3 plus? any opinions?

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                    • VIV329
                    • Hku
                    • 29 May 2016

                    How to zooom

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                      • Jaden
                      • KZJ
                      • 14 May 2016

                      dine, 06 Mar 2016A5 charging time have the heat? What is the problem help m... moreit happens to me .. overheats

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                        • AnonD-536998
                        • X{h
                        • 13 May 2016

                        Does the a5 2016 lag after a while of use?

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                          • Gusti
                          • 0Ut
                          • 12 May 2016

                          Both my wife and me have been considering this phone for a few months now, and about two weeks ago we have managed to get them. We opted for an online retailer free of contract, and since money was the issue (after all both of them cost around 700 euros) I decided to get a resealed unit that had no actual mileage, the box having only been opened at some point. It turned out to be a great decision, since the phone had all it's seals and accesories intact, and I got to save about 30 euros.

                          All in all I want to say that we are very pleased with our new devices, we got them in black and gold, so they match model but not colour, very chic. Regarding performance, I can say that a moderate user should not wory: internet pages are swift to open, the hd screen is like a crisp mountain lake, the depth and details are amasing. I haven't tried gaming, but multitasking is a breeze: torrent downloads that make my tablet laggy work like a charm on the a5, while running other apps in background of course. Camera is up to the task of creating clean sharp photos, hdr mode does wonders on low light settings. The only thing that bothers me is the low flash unit, the led is weaker than the one in my old xcover 2.

                          Still, there is plenty to rave on about, and since everyone does so, I'm just going to mention the pluses without going into details: spectacular build quality and materials, very stable and reliable OS, great signal and telephony, impressive battery life, fast charging and micro sd slot, very capable Soc.

                          You can get this device in Romania, carrier-free for about 350 euro, before any discounts or sales days. That's about 65-70% of last year's galaxy S6 and about 50% of the plain S7 (not edge or anything). It's up to each one to decide if they want to get more performance, those mentioned above are also interesting deals, however, the new A5 does not disapoint.

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                            • AnonD-534823
                            • thb
                            • 07 May 2016

                            dang my a5 2016 at ultra power saving only last about 3.4 days at 100 percent :( how should i able to regain the normal battery capacity of my phone?

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                              • Kay naija
                              • fqG
                              • 01 May 2016

                              Nice 📱 but over expensive for N135, 000.

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                                • AnonD-284490
                                • vG7
                                • 25 Apr 2016

                                AnonD-513242, 10 Mar 2016Hi! I was looking for a durable android phone in the 25k br... moreA5 2016. I love the duarability of Corning Gorilla glass back and front.

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                                  • AnonD-284490
                                  • vG7
                                  • 25 Apr 2016

                                  Anonymous, 24 Mar 2016Do it gives stable pictures of moving objects?If you get the A 510FD, then you will get dual Sim + micro SD card.

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                                    • AnonD-284490
                                    • vG7
                                    • 25 Apr 2016

                                    Keshava murthy, 25 Mar 2016I purchased new a5 6 on 21st Feb 2016 it works well as user... moreNo problem... Its fast charging , thats why.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • w0P
                                      • 10 Apr 2016

                                      A5 or E5?

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                                        • AnonD-520406
                                        • L9f
                                        • 03 Apr 2016

                                        Keshava murthy, 25 Mar 2016I purchased new a5 6 on 21st Feb 2016 it works well as user... moreHeating in charging and playing game is normal.do not worry about this.