Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy S6
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy S6
The Galaxy S6 is still the reigning tips smartphone from Samsung – at least until the launch of the new Galaxy S7 at the MWC. With the Galaxy A5, the manufacturer has already created but competition from its own ranks – although it is the device is only a mid-range model.
The S-series of Samsung presents the respective top model of the Koreans, the A-series, however, is something like the premium middle class of the company. Besides the appearance, it can but there really does not give a lot in common – or does it? We think so, at least in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy A5 (2016). Accordingly, we have the Galaxy A5 (2016) in the test called “the better Galaxy S6”. How do we get it? We explain in this comparison.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is the current top model. Accordingly, it is technically and visually top class. At least in most areas. Outside you will find a stylish metal frame, front and rear, there are chic glass which is toward slightly rounded at the sides – the S6 acts just precious. The higher risk of fracture during a fall and the slipperiness of the device you just have to accept, the design here is clearly superior to the benefits. A separate description of the Galaxy A5 (2016) is unnecessary at this point, because the design there is little difference. Even from a meter away you can tell which device transmits what name only by very close examination. The perceived quality is equally high.
Technology: Extra Power for an extra memory
There are differences in the art. The S6 is indeed almost three quarters of a year older, but has the clear powerful processor, the higher screen resolution, more RAM and more megapixels in the main camera. How should the weaker A5 as you keep up? On paper, it can not. But what to in everyday life with power that is never accessed? Even when requesting games you do not miss on the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), the extra power of the S6 and normal tasks the A5 runs until quite fluently. At present, the S6 realistically is not only liquid, but also unnecessary. This applies not only for the more powerful processor, but also for the display and camera. The A5 comes even with the minimally larger touch screen, but has “only” Full HD which S6 contrast shows off 2K resolution – so that there are almost 600 pixels per inch. But the A5 (2016) is significantly higher than 400 pixels, a difference no longer recognizes the human eye since.
Similarly, it is in the camera. In good light you can see the differences between the 13 megapixels of the A5 and 16 megapixels of S6, if at all, only in the enlargement, even at full screen size on a large monitor both shots do not do much. That’s quite a compliment for the A5, finally, the S6 camera is one of the best in the smartphone market. Only in low light, the S6 camera is slightly more pronounced front – although the A5 counterpart has an optical image stabilizer.
Advantage A5 (2016): Expandable memory and stronger battery
So far, the A5 is almost everywhere somewhat weaker, although may not be noticeable from daily activities. But it has two distinct advantages: it takes up as opposed to the Galaxy S6 microSD card and can thus expand the memory. And also permanently installed battery with 2,900 mAh to 2,550 noticeably stronger – mind with hardly varying degrees.
Advantage S6: Future Security
On paper clearly stronger, but not really necessary in everyday life: The stronger processor. And yet it should prove to be advantageous, although not necessarily immediately. For what is sufficient at this stage as the A5 to computing power, can look very different again in two years. The S6 likely will still have sufficient reserves. Furthermore, the S6 has the flagship bonus. Experience has shown that support Samsung’s former top models longer than its middle class. Even if the Galaxy S6 is older, it seems but likely that Samsung will keep the software support longer for his former flagship than for the middle class upright – or at least just as long as the A5.
Conclusion: No clear winner
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy A5 differ far less than many might think when looking at the data sheet. Visually almost identical, the same quality and equivalent in everyday life but intended for different application scenarios – this is the down broken on a set conclusion. Who needs a lot of memory, but does not want excessively much money to spend, which should pick up the A5. This allows not only the use of microSD cards, but also offers even the more powerful battery. More security for the future, however speaks for the S6 – the stronger processor is indeed in everyday life unnecessarily, on the other hand you can handle it in a half years. In addition, the S6 will probably get a top device for more updates – even though it is already a scarce first nine months on the market. Priced the A5 (2016) is currently available for around 375 euros, the S6 still costs nearly 430 euros.
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