Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and Sony XPERIA M5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A510FD | E5603 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 144.8 mm | 145 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Width | 71 mm | 72 mm | Sony XPERIA M5 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.3 mm | 7.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Weight | 155 g | 143 g | Sony XPERIA M5 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Pink | Gold | White | White | Black | Gold | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA M5 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 0.549 W/kg (body), 0.681 W/kg (head) | 0.355 W/kg (body), 0.207 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5" | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Scratch-resistant glass |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | MediaTek Helio X10 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz | Sony XPERIA M5 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA M5 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | PowerVR G6200 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | Sony XPERIA M5 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 10.7 GB | 10 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 21.5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Super Vivid, Creative effect | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Burst mode, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot, Auto scene detection mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection, smile shutter | Sony XPERIA M5 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Quick Launch, Cinematic video stabilisation, Superior Auto, Object tracking, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA M5 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2900 mAh | 2600 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA M5. |
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| Standby Time | - | 671 hours | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | 731 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA M5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio): up to 75 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 731 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 656 hrs Playback (Music): up to 62.5 hrs Playback (video): up to 8 hrs Talk (GSM): up to 709 min Standby (GSM): up to 671 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 607 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, GATT | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | - | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, OTA | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, H.265 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | 3D surround sound (VPT) |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | - | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Noise Cancellation Technology, Clear Phase technology, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, Dynamic normaliser, Alarm Clock |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony XPERIA M5 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, IP65, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X |
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