VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS

Galaxy A5 (2016) full specs

Specifications with field-level sources and verification methods. Missing or disputed values stay unknown.

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Launch & Availability

Specification	Verified value	Source
Announcement date	Date: 2015-12-02 · Precision: day	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: OriginalDec2,2015announcement; midDecember2015Chinaavailability. 2016isgenerationname notcalendarreleaseyear: Korea on December 2, 2015 Open source ↗2026-10-21
Release year	2015	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: OriginalDec2,2015announcement; midDecember2015Chinaavailability. 2016isgenerationname notcalendarreleaseyear: Korea on December 2, 2015 Open source ↗2026-10-21

Design & Durability

Specification	Verified value	Source
Depth mm	7.3 mm	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension \| 144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm , 155g Open source ↗2026-10-21
Height mm	144.8 mm	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension \| 144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm , 155g Open source ↗2026-10-21
Weight g	155 g	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension \| 144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm , 155g Open source ↗2026-10-21
Width mm	71 mm	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension \| 144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm , 155g Open source ↗2026-10-21

Display

Specification	Verified value	Source
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (FHD)	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactmodeldiagonal/nativepixels/panel: Display \| 5.2-inchFHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED Open source ↗2026-10-21
Display size	5.2 in	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactmodeldiagonal/nativepixels/panel: Display \| 5.2-inchFHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED Open source ↗2026-10-21
Technology	Super AMOLED	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactmodeldiagonal/nativepixels/panel: Display \| 5.2-inchFHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED Open source ↗2026-10-21

Performance & Storage

Specification	Verified value	Source
CPU cores	8	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Actualcorecount notcommercialchipname: AP \| 1.6GHz Octa Core Open source ↗2026-10-21
Options GB	2 GB	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactRAM1.5/2/3 and16storage, fractionalA3notrounded: Memory \| 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Open source ↗2026-10-21
Capacities GB	16 GB	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactRAM1.5/2/3 and16storage, fractionalA3notrounded: Memory \| 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Open source ↗2026-10-21
Expandable	microSD up to 128 GB	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: ExactRAM1.5/2/3 and16storage, fractionalA3notrounded: Memory \| 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Open source ↗2026-10-21

Cameras & Video

Specification	Verified value	Source
Rear cameras · Main camera	13 MP	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Dedicatedcamera roles notA5/A7OIScopiedtoA3: Camera \| 13MP OIS(rear), 5MP (front) Open source ↗2026-10-21
Rear cameras · Rear ois	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Dedicatedcamera roles notA5/A7OIScopiedtoA3: Camera \| 13MP OIS(rear), 5MP (front) Open source ↗2026-10-21
Front camera · Front camera	5	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Dedicatedcamera roles notA5/A7OIScopiedtoA3: Camera \| 13MP OIS(rear), 5MP (front) Open source ↗2026-10-21

Battery & Charging

Specification	Verified value	Source
Capacity mah	2900 mAh	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Originalmodelbattery notratedminimum orwatts: Battery \| 2,900mAh, Fast Charging Open source ↗2026-10-21
Fast charge	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Originalmodelbattery notratedminimum orwatts: Battery \| 2,900mAh, Fast Charging Open source ↗2026-10-21

Cellular & SIM

Specification	Verified value	Source
No verified information available

Connectivity, Audio & Features

Specification	Verified value	Source
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.1	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactconnectivityrow noWiFibands/SIMlicence inference: Connectivity \| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Open source ↗2026-10-21
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactconnectivityrow noWiFibands/SIMlicence inference: Connectivity \| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Open source ↗2026-10-21
USB standard	USB 2.0	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactconnectivityrow noWiFibands/SIMlicence inference: Connectivity \| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Open source ↗2026-10-21
Accelerometer	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor \| Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗2026-10-21
Compass	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor \| Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗2026-10-21
Fingerprint	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor \| Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗2026-10-21
Hall	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor \| Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗2026-10-21
Light	RGB light sensor	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor \| Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗2026-10-21
Proximity	Yes	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor \| Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗2026-10-21

Software & Updates

Specification	Verified value	Source
OS	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)	Official source Galaxy A5 (2016) — A5(2016) block: Original2015launchOS notcurrentOTA: OS \| Android 5.1 (Lollipop) Open source ↗2026-10-21

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