We continue to acquaint our readers with the new generation of the company 's fashion line of smartphones .

Not so long ago, the younger version passed through the laboratory - Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), now we have a next level solution - samsung galaxy A5 (2016). In addition to them, the line includes models with the index A7 and A9.

Thanks to the Video-shopper.ru store, we will consider a certain “initial average” level of image ( read - not cheap) smartphone from a well-known manufacturer.

For many, this form factor is the maximum possible option to control with one hand, anything more is already a problem to simply hold, not to manipulate. By the way, its predecessor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2014) also did not escape testing in the laboratory.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Model	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)		Samsung Galaxy A5 (2014)
Device type	Smartphone		Smartphone
CPU	Samsung Exynos 7580, 8 x 1600 MHz, Cortex-A53	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, 4 x 1500 MHz + 4 x 1200 MHz, Cortex-A53	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 4 x 1200 MHz, Cortex-A53
video processor	Mali-T720 MP3	Adreno 405	Adreno 306
Operating system	Android 5.1.1 + TouchWiz		Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
RAM, GB	2		2
Internal memory, GB	16		16
Screen	5.2", SuperAMOLED, Full HD (1920 x 1080)		5.0", SuperAMOLED, HD (1280 x 720)
Cameras, Mpix	13.0 + 5.0		13.0 + 5.0
Net	GSM 850/900/1800/1900		GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Number of SIM cards, pcs.	2, combined slot		2, combined slot
Micro SD support	There is		There is
Data transfer			Wi-Fi, WAP, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, 3G, LTE
aGPS/GPS/GLONASS/Beidou	Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes		Yes/Yes/Yes/No
Battery, mAh	2 900		2 300
Dimensions, mm	144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3		139.0 x 70.0 x 7.0
Weight, g	155		123
price, rub.	~25 000		~19 000

With the change of generation, the class of the device has also changed, now it is a larger device in all respects, from the screen to the mass and battery capacity. Almost all characteristics have been improved except for the amount of RAM and built-in storage.

In addition, the manufacturer supplemented the device with a fingerprint sensor, optical stabilization of the rear camera, as well as a fast charging function.

Packaging and equipment Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

The packaging is quite familiar and familiar to us from other representatives of the Galaxy A line. An additional number “6” is used after the numerical index of the model to indicate the updated version.

On the reverse side is a listing technical features models and legal information.

In order for users to immediately feel the "power of renewal", the manufacturer made the most important changes in the most visible place on the box.

Inside we are waiting for the following accessories:

• Charger;
• MicroUSB cable;
• stereo headset;
• Documentation.

None protective films and covers, as we are used to seeing from Chinese manufacturers, are not here.

The charger is typical Samsung, well built and easy to use due to its compact size.

The charger supports fast charging technology, for this, the voltage can reach 9 V and current strength up to 1.67 A. In another mode, at 5 V, we can get current strength up to 2 A.

The edition of our Internet project turned out to be Samsung smartphone Galaxy A5 model range 2016. In fact, it is a variation of last year's Galaxy flagship S6, but with a lower price. On the this moment the model is the most balanced solution among all Samsung devices. Our expert understood all the pros and cons of the novelty.

Samsung Galaxy A6 prices

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Package contents and first impressions

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The updated version of Samsung comes in a white cardboard box. The name of the model is applied on the front part, the main ones are on the back. technical specifications. The image of the gadget is missing.

Inside, on a plastic substrate, the device itself is placed - Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510F. In addition to it, the kit includes:

• Adapter charger USB
• PC synchronization cable
• Stereo headset with 3.5 mm miniJack connector
• Clip for SIM card tray
• Instructions, warranty card

On sale you can find four types of body colors: black, white, gold, " pink gold". All colors look good. I had a gold version at my disposal, but I would call it “bronze”, because there is no yellowness typical of the precious metal. The color is noble.

The 2016 Galaxy A5 fits comfortably in your hand. Despite the screen diagonal of 5.2 inches, the device is only slightly larger than 4.7 inches. Galaxy dimensions A5 (2016) are 144.8x71x7.3 mm and weigh 155 grams. You can carry the device in the pockets of tight clothes without any problems. I didn't notice any inconvenience. But managing a smartphone with one hand is not very comfortable. Reach out with the thumb of one hand to the corners of the display diagonally does not work. You have to intercept the device. But the same can be said about any smartphone with a screen larger than 4 inches. This is a given.

Design and appearance

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Appearance Galaxy A5 (2016) almost completely copies the flagship model Galaxy S6. There is also a metal case in which not only the screen is covered with glass, but also back panel. The glass has a slight curvature, the so-called 2.5D effect, which is a kind of recent fashion trend. The glass itself is Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Glossy surfaces have an oleophobic coating. For this reason, fingerprints, dust and dirt are not particularly visible. On models in white, pink and bronze, prints are almost invisible. In black - noticeable.

A frame is made of steel, passing along the entire contour of the apparatus. There are small notches on the sides. The metal had a positive effect on the overall perception of the device. The case is monolithic, looks strong and reliable. Build quality.

On the front, you can see a large 5.2-inch SuperAMOLED screen. Above it is speaker, front 5 megapixel camera, light and proximity sensors, as well as the manufacturer's logo. Below the display are two touch buttons and one hardware. The hardware key has a built-in fingerprint sensor. It works quickly and well, just touch the button.

The volume key is located on the left side, the power key and slots for two SIM cards such as nanoSIM. Interestingly, in addition to the SIM card, you can insert a microSD memory card into the top slot. Large capacity cards are supported - up to 128 GB.

The microphone, microUSB connector and 3.5 mm audio jack can be seen on the bottom. An additional microphone is also placed on the upper end of the device.

Also at the bottom is a speaker for external calls and audio playback. I would rate the sound a 4. Even at the average level, you can hear the call well, even if the phone is in clothes. However, the smartphone is far from super-quality and surround sound.

On the back you can see the lens of a 13 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. The lens protrudes 2-3 mm relative to the plane of the smartphone itself.

The lithium-ion battery is located inside the case. She is unremovable.

During the test, I did not find any external defects. Impressions are extremely positive. It looks like a real flagship. The smartphone is assembled at the Samsung plant in Vietnam.

Screen. Graphic features

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I really liked the Galaxy A5 2016 display. It is bright, contrasting, the images and fonts are very smooth, without roughness, the black color is very deep. Viewing angles are traditionally maximum, colors do not change when tilted.

It uses a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen. Resolution 1080x1920 pixels (424 ppi). From above, it is covered with durable Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with a 2.5D effect, that is, the edges of the display are slightly rounded.

I also note that I am not a fan of Super AMOLED screens because of their excessive brightness. However, thanks to the "Adaptive" option, the user can significantly reduce the strain on their eyes. The device analyzes the level of lighting around and, depending on the conditions, sets the contrast, brightness, plus adjusts the colors on the screen. In addition, there is the ability to use the color settings "AMOLED Movie", "AMOLED Photo", "main".

The screen looks good in the sun. I did not notice any problems with reading the information.

Display sensitivity is excellent. All clicks are processed correctly and clearly. Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 supports operation with gloves - a relevant option for the cold season.

During testing, I did not find any flaws in the screen. I liked everything, especially the picture. She is alive and bright.

Hardware platform: processor, memory, speed

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The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) runs on Samsung's 64-bit Exynos 7580 chip with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz per core. It is made using 28 nm technology. Used graphics Mali T720. RAM 2 GB. Built-in memory in the device is 16 GB (10.7 GB available to the user), removable media microSD up to 128 GB are supported.

In general, the performance of the smartphone is good. The interface works smoothly, the browser works without jamming even when opening a dozen pages. The processor almost does not heat up when loaded with heavy games. Heating is noticeable only when active use LTE in the area around the camera.

The advantages include the low power consumption of the Samsung chip. This has the most positive effect on time. battery life. The smartphone works longer than its competitors.

Summarizing, I can say that the characteristics are fully consistent with the positioning. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is a typical average or slightly higher. For 90% of the audience, this will be enough. Social networks, video, music, games - all this will work without straining.

Communication options

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The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G/3G and 4G cat. 6 on Russian frequencies, confidently receives a signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason. The quality of signal reception does not raise any complaints, the device confidently maintains communication indoors and does not lose signal in areas of uncertain reception (tested on MegaFon, MTS, Tele2 networks). Talking on the phone is comfortable. The speaker has a good volume margin, and the interlocutors did not complain about poor audibility during testing.

The device can work with all modern wireless networks. Among them, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. There is a built-in LTE modem. All modules work quickly and without failures. The device also has NFC support.

Connection to a computer is carried out using a USB 2.0 connector. Of the additional communication tools, it is worth noting GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS (the standard cartography Google Maps is built into the smartphone). The navigation error radius during testing is about 3 meters, which is very small. The gadget perfectly copes with the role of a navigator.

Working time

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The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has a 2900 mAh lithium-ion battery. Under test conditions, with the number of calls 35-40 minutes a day, browsing the Internet for about 2 hours via 4G, listening to an mp3 player through a headset for about 2 hours a day, the device worked for two days. When watching a video, the smartphone worked for 13 hours, in navigator mode - about 5 hours.

If we take the average data, the device is able to work from 2 to 3 days. In terms of autonomy, the device differs from the vast majority of Android smartphones for the better. For me personally, battery life matters a lot, and the Galaxy A5 was a pleasant surprise.

Charging accumulator battery a little less than 2 hours when powered by a contact network. The device supports Qualcomm Quick Charge, which allows you to charge the battery up to 100% in 105 minutes. In half an hour, you can get a little more than half the charge. For mobile people this is a good thing.

In addition, there is a power saving mode, when the backlight of the screen is limited, the frequency of the processor. In this scenario, the operating time will increase by at least 20%. There is an extreme (maximum) power saving mode. In this case, the screen displays only white and gray, all applications except telephone communication, SMS, calendar and alarms are disabled.

User interface and operating system

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The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) currently ships with android firmware 5.1.1s user interface touchwiz. Software can be "updated over the air". It is expected that in April-May 2016, the model will begin to receive an update to Android 6.

As for the appearance of the shell, the interface is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and other devices of the Koreans in 2015. All brands available Samsung programs, including S Health for monitoring physical activity and health, voice assistant S Voice, support for gestures, KNOX - for separating data into personal and work, etc. Missing programs can be downloaded from Samsung App Store and Google Play.

Unlike top models, there is a built-in FM radio, which looks like a nice bonus. The non-removable Office and Skype package is also preinstalled, but Kaspersky can be removed before it starts eating up already limited system resources and draining the battery.

Camera. Photo and video capabilities

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Galaxy A5 2016 has a 13 megapixel camera. The picture quality is good. The camera interface is made in the traditional Samsung style. There are many settings and preset modes, including self-portrait, panorama, night, continuous shooting, HDR (maximum for 8 megapixels) and GIF animation.

For example, "Dual-sided shooting" allows you to take photos by using both cameras at the same time. As for the rest of the settings, the automatic contrast allows you to achieve on a bright sunny day good quality pictures. IN manual mode The ISO settings available are 50, 100, 200, 400, 800. The following shooting modes are available: Single Shot, Smile Detection, Continuous, Panorama, Vintage, Portrait, Landscape, night mode, sports, indoors, beach/snow, sunset, dawn, autumn colors, fireworks, text, dusk, against light.

The phone supports recording video in mpeg4 format for maximum resolution, and in the settings you can specify whether the video will be recorded with sound or without it. All settings are comparable to those for photos, but the video resolutions are different, plus effects are supported. The camera can shoot videos with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, there are also 1280x720, 720x480 pixels (30 frames), or a resolution of 640x480 pixels (30 frames). Two additional resolutions - 320x240 and 176x144 pixels.

Recorded video is good. It looks great on the phone screen, and looks good on the computer.

The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels. It is quite light sensitive (f / 1.9), but does not have autofocus. Pictures are of decent quality. good lighting. In difficult conditions, the camera is not ideal.

Results

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After a week spent with the Samsung Galaxy A5 of the 2016 model range, I had purely positive emotions. I agree with those who talk about this model as an affordable version of the Galaxy S6. The novelty really looks like a flagship device, but costs 10-12 thousand rubles cheaper.

The device is quite fast, functional, has a stylish appearance, bright and colorful screen. The battery life was a pleasant surprise - with an average use mode, it is really possible to achieve 3 days without recharging. Remarkable fast charging technology.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) alternatives are refurbished. As for me, I would choose the Galaxy A5. It is cheaper than Sony and Apple, better in terms of screen. Than Honor.

Advantages

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• Great appearance
• Quality build
• good screen
• Support for LTE cat. 6
• Dual SIM support
• Excellent autonomy

Today in our review of the Samsung Galaxy a5 2016. Samsung does not need a separate introduction, as it has been on the market for a long time and has always produced very high-quality and interesting devices. And one of these smartphones is just the Samsung a5. This device literally belongs to fashion phones and leaves a good impression of working with it.

In a box of white pleasant cardboard, in addition to the device itself, there are:

• charging block;
• USB cable;
• quick user guide;
• a paperclip to remove the tray;
• headphones.

The most necessary things are included in the Samsung Galaxy a5 kit. And, most importantly, what the company was able to please us with is headphones of quite good quality. Top manufacturers have recently stopped putting a much-needed item into their boxes. The sound in the headphones pleases on all fronts - clear and loud.

Design

The smartphone really looks very nice and beautiful. "Beauty will save the world!" - apparently, it was with this approach that manufacturers developed the A-line in 2016. The main body material is aluminum, which is covered on both sides protective glass Gorilla glass 4.

The fact that the back side is also hidden under glass makes the Samsung Galaxy a5 smartphone much more interesting than just metal, and even more so plastic. With such materials, the device looks more trendy and not so boring. Only one thing confuses -

this glass is very dirty, and you have to wipe it quite often.

The Samsung a5 lies very well in the hand, as it turned out to be a relatively compact device. In terms of dimensions, everything is within the limits of moderate. Using the device even with one hand will be quite easy. But, as always, there is one “but”, the A5 is rather slippery and must be handled with extreme care.

Both in terms of materials and assembly, there are simply no complaints about the Samsung a5 and cannot be - it is assembled with the highest quality. This smartphone has not even heard about the concept of squeaks, gaps and “backlashes”. He looks, of course, a little "pop", but no less cute for that.

If we talk about the location of the buttons, then everything is traditional, “Samsung-style”, in its place. Separate volume keys on the left side. On the right is a lonely, bored power and lock key, next to which is a tray for a SIM card and a memory card. As for the latter, it's not so simple. The Samsung Galaxy a5 2016 has a choice system - either two SIM cards, in which case you can forget about a memory card, or a memory card and one SIM card. In general, the choice here will not be easy.

At the bottom end there is a headphone jack and USB, right next to it there is a speaker with a microphone. The multimedia speaker can be safely praised for its detail and scolded a little for its volume. I wish he screamed louder.

On the back of the Samsung Galaxy a5 2016 is the main camera and flash. On the front side: at the top - a front camera eye, earpiece and sensors; below - three control buttons, one of which is mechanical, in the center. It just has a built-in fingerprint scanner, which is well-finished and allows you to simply put your finger on the button, and not, as before, to swipe it. The recognition itself is very fast and the print is identified in any position. Even if your hands are wet. There are almost no false positives.

Screen

Display Specifications A5:

• Super Amolled, which has a diagonal of 5.2 inches with Full HD resolution.
• Resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels.
• The pixel density per inch is 424 ppi.

The graininess of the eyes does not hurt, although big-eyed people can still see the red dots of the “pentile”. It makes no sense to find fault with the screen for one simple reason, since it is actually very high quality here and produces a very good picture.

The viewing angles of the display are maximum, but the picture does not change tone and does not lose saturation with any deviations from the user's eyes. Output image saturation corrector inherent in latest smartphones from this company, here also got his place. If you are not a fan of the Amoled nuclear range, then in the settings this can be fixed in a couple of clicks.

The screen brightness of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is excellent. The picture on the display is visible even in very bright sunlight, but you can further adjust it by manually adjusting it. Auto brightness is also available.

And according to the same "Samsung" tradition in the settings, you can set different modes for the display:

• adaptive;
• film Amoled;
• photo Amolled;
• basic.

As you can see, the screen is in perfect order. Of course, you can complain about anything. And ask why they didn’t put at least a QHD resolution? The difference won't be as noticeable. And is it worth it?

Processor and operating system

As a processor, there is an eight-core Samsung Exynos 7580 chip set with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz. RAM - 2 gigabytes and 16 gigabytes - built-in memory. The latter can be expanded with a Micro-SD memory card up to 128 GB, but as mentioned earlier, you will have to choose either a SIM card or memory. In today's world, this is a difficult choice.

The Mali T 720 MP 2 is used as a graphics accelerator in the Samsung Galaxy a5 2016. The smartphone is very fast in operation, and we can even say that it is frisky. There are no brakes, freezes and, in general, there are no complaints about it - everything is well debugged. With flipping desktops, watching videos, and in general, there are no difficulties, as befits a good device.

With games, the device also reliably copes. "Digests" even demanding ones without problems. So for those who like to “drive” or plunge into the world of some strategies or “shooters”, this A5 will be quite suitable. In heavy games, the problems revolve around the set of presets. For example, "Tanks" will work well even at a minimum of settings.

The Samsung Galaxy a5 smartphone is running operating system Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), on top of which it is installed branded shell touch with. The interface works quickly and smoothly, without complaints. There are no hints of "braking" during operation. Notable features include:

1. Ability to switch themes.
2. Turn on the maximum energy saving mode, in which the device can work for several days without recharging.
3. Smart Manager, which allows you to control the level of clogging of the gadget.
4. Shortcuts can be sorted into folders for convenience.

heating this device does not suffer. Even half an hour or an hour of play is unable to heat it up.

Battery and autonomy

The built-in battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy a5 2016 is 2900 mAh. If we consider a smartphone as a means of communication, correspondence and work in a lightly loaded mode, then it is enough for a day (or even one and a half).

But if you decide "to completely cut yourself into games", and even dilute this whole video into high resolution, then you should always have a charger or a portable battery nearby. Otherwise, the battery will sit in the device pretty quickly.

A nice bonus is that the A5 supports fast charging. Somewhere in about half an hour, you can replenish the charge of your gadget by almost half. And it will take a little more than an hour and a half to reach the full indicator of 100%. This, of course, pleases.

Camera

Will the A5 please us with its cameras? The rear camera is 13 megapixels with f 1.9 aperture. It has in its arsenal autofocus, stabilization and LED flash. The front camera is equipped with a 5 megapixel module with f 1.9 aperture and the ability to record video in Full HD (1080p) resolution.

The launch of the camera itself is instantaneous, by double tap on the Home button. This can be done even from the lock screen. The menu has shooting modes "Auto", "Panorama", "Night", continuous shooting and others.

The quality of the resulting photos on the A5 is high. You can even compare it in this regard with the older model A7. Given enough light, getting a good shot is easy. The detail is decent, there is not a lot of "noise". Both camcorders can shoot up to Full HD. In total, this is exactly the level that can be expected from a mid-range brand.

Video comparison cameras Galaxy A5 (2016) and

Results

Before drawing conclusions from the review, it is worth talking about the prices for this device. Now this device could be bought in the region of 15 thousand rubles. For the most part, a reasonable price. Firstly, we are dealing with an A-brand and it would be too naive to expect a low price from it. Secondly, there are no adequate claims to the Samsung Galaxy a5 2016 at all. It is well built, has a good camera, display, fingerprint scanner and gaming performance to match.

A5 turned out to be a very solid and very interesting device. It will please its owner in full. If something can be attributed to the minuses, it is perhaps again an incomprehensible slot for a “sim” with a memory card. Other than that, you can't help but like it. The phone can be safely recommended for purchase.

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Video review of Samsung Galaxy a5 2016

If you are looking for quality, affordable and multifunctional smartphone, then we recommend paying attention to the Samsung A5 2016. The device is controlled using its own shell, and an eight-core processor in total with 2 GB is responsible for performance random access memory. This configuration is sufficient for a large number applications, as well as not the most voracious games. Together with a nimble fingerprint scanner and a nice screen, this gives a very positive impression. Do not forget about the quality sound, albeit with one speaker. In general, we can recommend the Samsung Galaxy A5 for a detailed and close acquaintance, as in a given price segment, the device clearly outperforms most competitors.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2016: price and specifications

OS	android;
Screen	5.2 inches;
Permission	1920×1080;
Camera	13 MP;
Frontal	5 MP;
CPU	1600 MHz 8 cores;
Built-in memory	16 GB;
RAM	2 GB;
battery	2900 units;
Price	About 5000 rubles

Samsung Galaxy A5 2016: owner reviews

- Battery capacity;

- Good design;

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— High-quality matrix with excellent characteristics;

- Does not heat up under heavy load;

- Regarding the cost of high-performance iron;

- Excellent work with 4G networks;

- Support for Samsung Pay;

- The quality of the cameras, alas, could be better;

- A small amount of internal memory, but it is possible to install an SD card;

- Update only to 7 android;

— The screen on the sun will not burn out;

- Fast operation of the fingerprint scanner;

- Just a huge amount positive feedback from owners;

- Only one speaker and the sound is quiet;

- There is no indicator of missed messages, which is classified as a minus;

— It will be good to lie in the hands;

- Fast battery charging process;

- Comes with pretty good headphones;

- High-quality assembly and fairly high-quality assembly materials;

— Known trademark;

- Suitable for most not the most demanding games;

- Thoughtful shell;

- Support for memory cards large sizes;

— Stability of work in general;

Output

Inexpensive, smart and productive - this is how the Samsung A5 2016 can be characterized, which during the review showed decent performance and ease of use. Separately, it is worth mentioning a high-quality matrix with good viewing angles and realistic color reproduction. In general, among competitors in its price niche, the smartphone has clear advantages, so we recommend it for a more detailed review.

Pros:

• Brand;
• Value for money;
• High functionality of the device;
• The presence of a fingerprint scanner;
• Matrix with realistic color reproduction;
• A huge number of reviews;
• shell;
• Iron;

Minuses:

• Quiet sound;
• No indicator of missed messages;
• Some shell lags;
• Software updates are no longer available.
• Outdated model;

In contact with

Galaxy A is a series of fashion smartphones, that is, not cheap. Of course, the emphasis in them is on design and materials, but equipping the handset with a bad screen would not be comme il faut, especially for Samsung. So even the first generation of the A line is completely equipped with Super AMOLED screens, however different versions phones differed in resolution. And according to this parameter, the Galaxy A5 (2016) has grown significantly.

We are talking about the fact that the resolution has grown from 1280x720 in first Galaxy A5 up to 1920x1080 pixels for the current one. At the same time, the diagonal has also grown from 5.0 "to 5.2", but the screen frame has become thinner, so the dimensions of the devices are extremely similar. The display also provides a final dot density of 424 ppi (against 294 ppi for its predecessor), which, although not the maximum by modern standards, is still quite a very decent indicator.

The screen of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is very cool. This is subjective. It may well be compared with those matrices that are used in the company's flagships like the Galaxy S6. Undoubtedly, the latter has a better display, but if you do not put both smartphones side by side, then you are unlikely to notice the difference. So new galaxy A5 behaves well in the sun, has a decent margin of brightness, deep blacks and wide viewing angles.

More specifically, we measured the screen brightness at 374.35 cd/m 2 , which is quite good. The brightness of the black dot, due to the peculiarities of OLED technology, is pointless to measure - it can be said to be zero. In other words, black looks really black, and the contrast tends to infinity.

The color gamut of the AMOLED display may vary depending on the profile selected in the settings. Samsung phones are set to "Responsive" by default. As you can see, in this case its coverage significantly exceeds the sRGB color space and approaches the professional AdobeRGB. The image in this case is very bright and saturated. If you are attracted to the calmer shades characteristic of IPS matrices, then it is better to choose the “Basic” profile. Let the color gamut with it narrow down to sRGB, but you still won’t see the difference.

Another advantage of the “Main” profile is that it is closer to optimal value Colour temperature. Recall that the value of 6500K is considered comfortable, and in the “Basic” profile it varies in the range of 6400-6900K. That is, the picture looks warmer and more natural. The "adaptive" profile, in turn, provides a higher color temperature at the level of 7800-8000K, that is, the image is colder.

The screen gamma curves look good. They almost merge with the reference curve 2.2, only the “Main” profile curve barely protrudes in the middle. That is, fragments of the image with an average brightness (gray and the like) are displayed a little lighter than necessary. It's still not noticeable to the eye.

The screen recognizes up to five simultaneous touches, which is strange - usually AMOLED displays support a dozen touches. It is possible that this is a software limitation.

Screen settings, and in particular the change of profile, occurs in the "Display" section system settings. Next, you need to proceed to the "Screen Mode" subsection. There are also AMOLED Movie and AMOLED Photo profiles. By their name, it is clear which one is intended for what.

As you can imagine, we liked the Galaxy A5 (2016) screen. Him good resolution, excellent color reproduction, wide viewing angles, it is protected by Gorilla Glass 4, and it also has the ability to change the color profile.

Camera

Permission Galaxy cameras A5 (2016) has not grown compared to the first model - it is 13 MP. However, this did not prevent the installation of a more advanced sensor and lens. In particular, the new smartphone camera is equipped with an image stabilizer.

The camera application is standard for Samsung phones. However, compared to flagships, the Galaxy A5 (2016) is lighter. But the most basic effects and features are there, including the popular HDR mode.

But there are clearly fewer shooting modes than top-end products. And in Pro mode, you can only adjust the white balance, ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation. In the "full" version, it is also possible to adjust the color palette, focusing distance and shutter speed.

The resolution is changed in the settings. Another noticeable difference from the flagships is that the maximum resolution of images is achieved with a screen aspect ratio of 4:3, and not 16:9.

Pictures from the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) camera look pretty decent. Sometimes she has misses with focus, but with more everything is decent for an “above average” rating. Everything looks especially good in daylight, but this is not surprising. In poor lighting conditions, if you try not to move your hands, the shots are more than successful.

Video resolution, unfortunately, is also artificially limited to Full HD, while 4K is still left to the flagships.

The video looks decent, with a good white balance, not overexposed, quite clear.

At front camera there are shooting modes, although there are even fewer of them. But the “Group selfie” will obviously not be superfluous.