Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
Samsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.5Camera 6.2Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
69 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Specs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F 		Samsung Galaxy S6 Active price compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5.1"
Resolution FHD QHD
Usable surface 72% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.0 mm
144.8 mm
7.3 mm 		73.4 mm
146.8 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 153 g 170 g
Micro Exynos 7580
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 41.868
v? 		79.200
v6
Battery 2900 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX240 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A510F, A510F SM-G890A, G890A

Release Date
Release date December 2015,
10 years ago 		June 2015,
11 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Size
71.0 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 146.8 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 170 g
Usable surface 72 % 66 %
Materials Aluminium alloy -
Resistance - IP68
MIL-STD-810G
Colors
Black
White
Gold
White
Blue
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.1"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 424 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
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Is it comfortable?
8.4
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 ARM Mali-T760 MP8

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
41.868
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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79.200
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.4
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX240 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
ISO -- 50 - 3200
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.6"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
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Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
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Quality of selfies
7.5
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.286 W/Kg on head
0.475 W/Kg on body 		0.478 W/Kg on head
0.423 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.580 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
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Quality of the GPS
8.4
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And the WiFi?
8.6
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 10 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 11 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 59%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
69 reviews
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Prices
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