Samsung launched their updated models from ‘A’ series, A7 and A5. Both of them got new features, build, and components. We don’t know the reason for using names of their old models. There are many reasons to name this two as new models, instead of updated version of their previous models A7 and A5. To avoid confusion, these two new models are mentioned with the year of releases like A7 (2016) and A5 (2016).
Both Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and A5 (2016) coming with attractive specs. But, more than the specs, Design and build are getting more importance as they used the same Glass material and metal frame used in Galaxy S6 series and Note 5.
Features and Specifications:
Galaxy A7 (2016) featured with 5.5 inch AMOLED screen with the screen resolution of 1920 x 1080pixels, Octa-core processor with 1.6GHz maximum clock speed, Android 5.1, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13MP camera in the rear with f/1.9 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 5MP camera in the front with the f/1.9 aperture, 3300 mAh battery, dual SIM option, expandable memory up to 128GB, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and GPS.
Galaxy A5 (2016) featured with 5.2 inch AMOLED screen with 1080pixel resolution, Octa-core processor with 1.6GHz maximum clock speed, Android 5.1, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13MP camera in the rear with f/1.9 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 5MP camera in the front with the f/1.9 aperture, 2900 mAh battery, dual SIM option, expandable memory up to 128GB, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and GPS.
Samsung GALAXY A5 (2016) Product Specs
| Network | 4G: LTE Cat6 | |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor | |
| Display | 5.2″ FHD, Super AMOLED | |
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Camera | Rear: 13MP(f1.9) AF with LED Flash, Front: 5.0MP(f1.9) | |
| Camera Features | OIS, Wide Selfie, Palm Selfie, Beauty Face Feature | |
| Additional Features | Finger Scanner, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, S-Voice | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) | |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, RGB Light sensor, Hall Sensor and Finger scanner | |
| Memory | 2GB RAM + 16GB Internal Memory + micro SD slot (up to 128GB | |
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| Battery | 2,900 mAh, Fast charging | |
| Dual Sim | 2 Nano SIM slots + Separate SD card slot |
Samsung GALAXY A7 (2016) Product Specs
| Network | 4G: LTE Cat6 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor |
| Display | 5.5″ FHD, Super AMOLED |
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Camera | Rear: 13MP(f1.9) AF with LED Flash, Front: 5.0MP(f1.9) |
| Camera Features | OIS, Wide Selfie, Palm Selfie, Beauty Face Feature |
| Additional Features | Finger Scanner, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, RGB Light sensor, Hall Sensor and Finger scanner |
| Memory | 3GB RAM+ 16GB Internal Memory + micro SD slot (up to 128GB) |
| Dimension | 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm 169 g |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh, Fast Charging |
| Dual Sim | 2 Nano SIM slots + Separate SD card slot |
Price and Availability
The price of Galaxy A7 (2016) – Rs. 33,400/-
Price of Galaxy A5 (2016) – Rs.29,400/-
Both of these smartphones will be available from 15th February exclusively on Snapdeal and also on Offline stores. Following color variants available for Gold, Black, and White. This price range looks heavier for the Indian market. Let’s see the reception of these smartphones in Indian stores.