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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Released: 2015, December. Released 2015, DecemberPrice: About 160 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53, Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only
GPUMali-T720MP2, Adreno 405 - China only
NFCYes
SAR0.29 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
ModelsSM-A5100, SM-A510F, SM-A510M, SM-A510Y, SM-A510FD, SM-A5108, SM-A510S, SM-A510K, SM-A510L, SM-A510
SAR EU0.29 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa (28 nm), Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.789 (sunlight)3.789
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, December. Released 2015, December
Announced2015, December. Released 2015, December
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Talk timeUp to 16 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.29 in)
Music playUp to 75 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 66dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 833Basemark X: 4947
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -53.0dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 91h

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm), Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016).