Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. 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 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A500F | SM-G925F | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 139.3 mm | 142.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Width | 69.7 mm | 70.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Depth | 6.7 mm | 7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Weight | 123 g | 132 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Body Colour | Silver | Midnight black | Pearl white | Platinum silver | Champagne gold | Available in different colours | Black sapphire | White pearl | Platinum gold | Emerald Green | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.403 W/kg (body), 0.23 W/kg (head) | 0.59 W/kg (body), 0.33 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB |
MHL (Micro-USB) Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Quad HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.1" | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Display Format | HD | QHD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 577 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass), 2.5D Arc Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Exynos 7 Octa | |
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| Processor Number | - | 7420 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| User Memory | 11.2 GB | 24.9 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Selfie mode | Pro mode, wide selfie mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | |
| White Balance | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | GIF animation function | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 2600 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge can be charged wirelessly. |
| Talk Time | 900 minutes | 1080 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 900 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 8 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 8 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (video): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 68 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1080 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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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) | |
| User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | |
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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 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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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, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | SoundAlive |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, heart rate | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking | Infrared remote control, S Finder, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Download booster, Quick connect, Dual Curved display |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | WPC, PMA |
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