I bought one the other day and I love it ! . it feels exactly like an s6 and it performs very well and it can play games like gta San andreas with no problems at all. I highly recommend this phone 😉
Great review as always by Android Authority! I live in Canada and this is one of the 3 phones that run on band 66@ freedom mobile formerly Wind.i love that the memory is expandable the camera being less than is okay as I need the phone to talk on the new band as the company expands its network. I liked that there is a woman reviewing a cell ! Good job Krystal!
How stupid are you guys ? Always comparing mid range phones to the flagship models all I hear is S6 people that want to buy this can't afford an S6. Do you go to a Audi dealer and compare an A4 to a Porsche Panamera ? Of course not you compare it to cars in its class. You people need to understand what to compare things with, just because they're made from the same company doesn't mean they are meant to be going against each other wtf.
I stopped at the part where you say AMOLED displays usually have a lack of brightness. WTF? No. Very no! Quite the opposite!!! Being so misinformed absolutely ruins your credibility.
Just got the A5, loving it so far and no complaints at all. It's performance is fast and smooth. I bought it to replace my xperia c4. I just had my xperia c4 for 3 months and couldn't take it anymore for it performs super slow and lags a lot. That's what I couldn't understand with these phones, they somewhat have the same specs, but when you use them, the performance are miles apart.
+sebbellic01 I never had an S4 so I couldn't compare. A couple of the phones I used before the A5 were Note1, HTCM7 & C4. What I could say is the A5 is the best of all of them because I don't have any major issue with the A5 unlike the other phones I used. HTC M7 - purple tint, Note 1 - hangs and crashes because of bloatware, Xperia C4 - super slow and lags a lot. Same here couldn't afford phones and wouldnt want to spend that much for something that has a low reale value, so I either purchase 2nd hands or get them for free from a telco provider. The A5 I got is a 2nd hand and man...such a great buy. I'm having no prob with the phone at all. I do a lot of messaging (sms, viber, whatsapp) and surfing. Im not heavy into gaming...so I couldn't really say anything about its performance when it comes to that.
well, s7 surely has better Camera, better screen, better cpu, RAM... But, the price difference is really big and if u want fast phone with solid camera, good battery and good design, u can go with a5, but if u wanna push the limits and top performance device, get the s7.
Definitely recommend getting a case ASAP, as the glass bottom will scratch over time. Also, I have a huge "DUOS" logo below the Samsung logo on the back which I think stands for DUO sim.
i get an average of 6h+ on a full charge. UA-cam plus social media and some light gaming. still on android 5.1.1 so i will see after update if i get the same average.
Same, just thinking about it too. Someone hacked into my apple account and apple cant do shit to help. I also miss Samsung because of free music (which is easy to download trough phone), all the free games and all that functionality...
Youngster joey Hmm I am in same position.. I can sell 5s and buy used a5 for same money. But problem is that I am realy afraid to go back to android. Last two were Nexus4 and Note4 and I am so annoyed with mini lags and f..king heating. After Note7 problem, when I use my friends android I feel it will explode any second, its weird but for reason..
Excellent review! I have a question, should i buy the P8 or samsung a5 2016? i can get both of them at the same price but the Huawei P8 will have to be from the exibition shelve (basically not new). To me camera, display and performance are the most important things! Best regards!
I was looking to get the Galaxy A5 (2017) model and was wondering if it is worth it, I am interested in battery life and decent performance as I only use social media apps. Should I get the Galaxy S7 edge or save my money and get the A5(2017) ?
So Crystal... If i like the metal design but i want a better camera what should i take in this price gap. Considering im an owner of the note 3 already. brand doesn't has any meaning as long as it is metal and it has an App Drawer unlike MIUI.
2 days ago I bought samung galaxy a5 2016 and I'm truly happy with this phone. with this phone you feel like a king of phones ^_^ I't feels amazing end metalic frame is just superb. I absolutaly recomend this phone. If you have any questions i can answer
You can get the Galaxy S6 as low as $350 on Amazon, with a median of $400. The A5 is about $375, and has a ton of disadvantages such as a worse processor, less ram, lower resolution screen, no heart-rate monitor, and probably less priority when it comes to Samsung's few and far between software updates. There are also a ton of better Chinese phones competing in the same price range. There is no justification for this device. I trust Ash from C4etech's review over this one.
+sandeep natikar Agreed. You can have a faster ASUS Zenfone 2 for much less. I guess you're only paying for the Samsung brand. Sammy's slowly starting to become Apple. -_-
Liam Cirge Yes......Apple had a terrible last year and Samsung is trying to cach the moment.......$500 and for what SD615 ?? c'mon samsung ! Xiaomi is giving SD650 in its $150 RedmiNotePro with same features.....SD615 is a disaster, its laggy and has insane heating issues, its suitable only for low end 720p displays, with 1080p it'll be hell.......My advice for all, stay away from 2016 A-series, all of them are overpriced
I have it. Its 200bucks cheaper than the S6 in my counter. The design is awesome and the phone has impressive battery life, 6hours+ of SoT. The phone is smooth and fluid enough for a midrange device. My daily driver along with Note5.
You say a beautiful feel with the glass back, but that makes the device way too slippery. In fact it slipped right out of my pocket and the glass back cracked into a thousand pieces, along with the camera lens. I'm currently sourcing new parts and hope that I can repair it. After that obviously I won't use it without a case! :-(
Hello,i'm gonna buy a phone but i'm little bit confused.I have 2 options:Galaxy A5 2016 and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus. I'm just wondering will A5 lag bearly after 1 or 2 years later? I'm just gonna buy one of them and want to use 2-3 years comfortably,without issues. (Sorry for bad english)
Are there any problems with it like overheating? I want to purchase this phone but I'm worried if it has this same problem with my lg g3s. It lags alot too. Hence want to purchase a samsung. If you could let me know. That would be great thanks. Overall lush phone!!
Is the "Ebay" link in the description legit? Is this where you purchased the phone? I'd really like to get myself one ,I just want to know if this is the best place to purchase it?
As a heavy user and gamer with not much too spend. Which one would be better? The galaxy A5 or moto x play? And yes, I'm fully aware of the specs these two devices have :p
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I bought one the other day and I love it ! . it feels exactly like an s6 and it performs very well and it can play games like gta San andreas with no problems at all. I highly recommend this phone 😉
Beautiful! 😍 erm yeah I was taking about the phone.. 😀
hahaha
lmao, you got me too.
lol
Beautiful girl Beautiful phone
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0:14 This is your review of the SIAMSUNG ?
"our" review...
go get your ears checked
Get your brain's left cerebrum checked. That part deals with logic and complex thinking.
Shashank Laur hahah what does that have to do with my good hearing and your bad hearing
More than your left cerebrum can handle.
Shashank Laur yo yo yo yo
Great review as always by Android Authority! I live in Canada and this is one of the 3 phones that run on band 66@ freedom mobile formerly Wind.i love that the memory is expandable the camera being less than is okay as I need the phone to talk on the new band as the company expands its network. I liked that there is a woman reviewing a cell ! Good job Krystal!
wow! that was one of the best reviews I have heard so far! great job 👍
I love my a5, I've had it for about 2 weeks now and it's really great!
am i the only one that is bothered by the phone only being at 9%
Brittany Garber omg I know right!? My OCD😂
How stupid are you guys ? Always comparing mid range phones to the flagship models all I hear is S6 people that want to buy this can't afford an S6. Do you go to a Audi dealer and compare an A4 to a Porsche Panamera ? Of course not you compare it to cars in its class. You people need to understand what to compare things with, just because they're made from the same company doesn't mean they are meant to be going against each other wtf.
Manuel Kiatoko yeah i hate that kind of comparison as well. Not considering how much is the difference of A( to a flagship samsung.
Manuel Kiatoko agreeeee
Mánuel Kiatoko because its fun to see how close these can get the flagship phones
I stopped at the part where you say AMOLED displays usually have a lack of brightness. WTF? No. Very no! Quite the opposite!!! Being so misinformed absolutely ruins your credibility.
Damn Daniel!!!! Back at it again with the pinkish white vans.
i have to say VERY HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION as always dayum 10k/10 :D took it 2 d next level :)
Just got the A5, loving it so far and no complaints at all. It's performance is fast and smooth. I bought it to replace my xperia c4. I just had my xperia c4 for 3 months and couldn't take it anymore for it performs super slow and lags a lot. That's what I couldn't understand with these phones, they somewhat have the same specs, but when you use them, the performance are miles apart.
+Josemaria Carlos Rey Magsajo I'm considering to get the A5. Do you think it is a good upgrade from my S4? I can't quite afford a S6.
+sebbellic01 I never had an S4 so I couldn't compare. A couple of the phones I used before the A5 were Note1, HTCM7 & C4. What I could say is the A5 is the best of all of them because I don't have any major issue with the A5 unlike the other phones I used. HTC M7 - purple tint, Note 1 - hangs and crashes because of bloatware, Xperia C4 - super slow and lags a lot. Same here couldn't afford phones and wouldnt want to spend that much for something that has a low reale value, so I either purchase 2nd hands or get them for free from a telco provider. The A5 I got is a 2nd hand and man...such a great buy. I'm having no prob with the phone at all. I do a lot of messaging (sms, viber, whatsapp) and surfing. Im not heavy into gaming...so I couldn't really say anything about its performance when it comes to that.
Josemaria Carlos Rey Magsajo So it is a good choice?
+sebbellic01 yes!
Josemaria Carlos Rey Magsajo Thanks for your advice. How is the camera and fingerprint sensor on the phone
1:00 "...bumped up in dickness" 😂ded. It's good girl and once again nice review!
That was a joke right?
Hahaha good one
Its been 2 yrs i am using this phone .. and performance is very good ..
Fu*k! when did 13Mp from samsung get bad ..
i have this phone and his camra is better than all phones in his damn range like huawei bla balaaa
I'm still rocking my Galaxy S4 and loving it. still nice phone and great video.
still a good phone
"Saymsung Gellexy A5", nice review
How is it for playing music through headphones? That's all I care about in a phone!
Beautiful!
Oh, And the phone looks good too I guess.
Go away.
which would u recommend
Samsung.. Not Syamsyung..
Jason Andersen 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Krystal, Thank you for the review. What other phones do you think would be a better camera in this price range?
*_+1 this if you think she should date _**_MKBHD_**__*
yaaaaas
Naw
first last *_Of course only she's NOT black and it's just a running meme (no names for trolls) lol_*
+AcquaNINJA that is. that is racist.
+AcquaNINJA YES
Can I upgrade the Android from 5.1.1 to 6 cuz in GSM Arena is written that it can be upgraded to 6 but I'm not probably sure.
how about comparing to the s7?
Yesssssss
well, s7 surely has better Camera, better screen, better cpu, RAM... But, the price difference is really big and if u want fast phone with solid camera, good battery and good design, u can go with a5, but if u wanna push the limits and top performance device, get the s7.
there's no reason to compare a 350€ phone to a 700€ phone lmao
+Marlon Wessel true..
Zangetsu Zanpakuto Hey, I didn't want to sound mean, It's just pretty obvious that the S7 is better in any kind of way.
Definitely recommend getting a case ASAP, as the glass bottom will scratch over time.
Also, I have a huge "DUOS" logo below the Samsung logo on the back which I think stands for DUO sim.
hey everybody should i buy it like in a week?
is it worth?
yeah it is good
i get an average of 6h+ on a full charge. UA-cam plus social media and some light gaming. still on android 5.1.1 so i will see after update if i get the same average.
is it faster than the s5?
yeah
of course
5s has stability in all aspects, this one does nothing expect having gorgeous look.
+Midhun Pasupuleti U mean the S5, right?
+Desso :3 yes
Krystal you messed up with the shutter speed. So there is flickering effect on the A5 display throughout the video
should i sell my iphone 5s and get a a5 16?
Youngster joey yes, I'm doing the same
Aaditya Mukherjee i''m not so sure to do that, i love my 5s it is still a powerful phone. but i want a new phone :D
Same, just thinking about it too. Someone hacked into my apple account and apple cant do shit to help. I also miss Samsung because of free music (which is easy to download trough phone), all the free games and all that functionality...
Youngster joey Hmm I am in same position.. I can sell 5s and buy used a5 for same money. But problem is that I am realy afraid to go back to android. Last two were Nexus4 and Note4 and I am so annoyed with mini lags and f..king heating. After Note7 problem, when I use my friends android I feel it will explode any second, its weird but for reason..
I've bought A5(2016) and im loving it so far. Android changed from how it was few years back.
Excellent review! I have a question, should i buy the P8 or samsung a5 2016? i can get both of them at the same price but the Huawei P8 will have to be from the exibition shelve (basically not new). To me camera, display and performance are the most important things!
Best regards!
I have a choice between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy S5
IPhone se
all are free so which one should I get?
Note 4
iPhone se
Note 4, obviously.
Note 4.!!
note 4
Good deal for me, I don't give a damn about cameras in smartphones.
Nice review.
+Thiago Consolaro same
I was looking to get the Galaxy A5 (2017) model and was wondering if it is worth it, I am interested in battery life and decent performance as I only use social media apps. Should I get the Galaxy S7 edge or save my money and get the A5(2017) ?
she talks like the GS6 has been released last month
So Crystal... If i like the metal design but i want a better camera what should i take in this price gap. Considering im an owner of the note 3 already.
brand doesn't has any meaning as long as it is metal and it has an App Drawer unlike MIUI.
Not actually interested in a5 review but just bcoz its from Krystal I saw it
2 days ago I bought samung galaxy a5 2016 and I'm truly happy with this phone. with this phone you feel like a king of phones ^_^ I't feels amazing end metalic frame is just superb. I absolutaly recomend this phone. If you have any questions i can answer
I was making choice betwen htc one a9 and galaxy a5 2016. and i really made corect choice
Hi can you tell me if it lags in heavy games or while multitasking ? Thanks !
i've just bought the A5 (2016)
is it good?
+Zlatanlol Honderdeneen yeah i like it
+Harman Singh 2 days
+Harman Singh 2 days
Haytamo 82 ok and what about performance?
nice review. Wht you said is true. I am curre tly using the galaxy A5 2016 version and am truly enjoying it
Are you kidding super AMOLEDs lacking brightness?! They are bright enough to burn my eyes
Your intonation is improving. Keep it up!
she is bae 😍💞💖💕💓💗❤💚💜💙💛
What is the name of the game she is playing at 4:24 ? Thanks
Damn Daniel!
No.
No.
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NO NO NO MORE CANCER
don't
Love your videos!!!! Great info as always.
Cmon man who came for review i can't lie, i came for krystal....
You can get the Galaxy S6 as low as $350 on Amazon, with a median of $400. The A5 is about $375, and has a ton of disadvantages such as a worse processor, less ram, lower resolution screen, no heart-rate monitor, and probably less priority when it comes to Samsung's few and far between software updates. There are also a ton of better Chinese phones competing in the same price range. There is no justification for this device. I trust Ash from C4etech's review over this one.
I have that phone
no one gives a shit
...so you gonna keep that shit for yourself?
no one fucking gives a shit
does that also have glass on the back.
Yes.
*OVERPRICEDDDDDDDDDDDDD*
wait for a couple of months and it will come under budget..
+sandeep natikar Agreed. You can have a faster ASUS Zenfone 2 for much less. I guess you're only paying for the Samsung brand. Sammy's slowly starting to become Apple. -_-
Liam Cirge Yes......Apple had a terrible last year and Samsung is trying to cach the moment.......$500 and for what SD615 ?? c'mon samsung ! Xiaomi is giving SD650 in its $150 RedmiNotePro with same features.....SD615 is a disaster, its laggy and has insane heating issues, its suitable only for low end 720p displays, with 1080p it'll be hell.......My advice for all, stay away from 2016 A-series, all of them are overpriced
sandeep hyd I have made my choice
Liam Cirge I disagre the brand thing is only for apple, see, a5 2016 is made out of glass and metal, rare for mid range
I have it. Its 200bucks cheaper than the S6 in my counter. The design is awesome and the phone has impressive battery life, 6hours+ of SoT.
The phone is smooth and fluid enough for a midrange device.
My daily driver along with Note5.
is it better buy or not? now price also slashed and A5 2016 got marshmallow too
You can't take out the battery so if it freezes what do you do also how do you replace it when it won't hold a charge anymore ?
You say a beautiful feel with the glass back, but that makes the device way too slippery.
In fact it slipped right out of my pocket and the glass back cracked into a thousand pieces, along with the camera lens.
I'm currently sourcing new parts and hope that I can repair it.
After that obviously I won't use it without a case!
:-(
can this phone be compared with some flagship's or it's just better cause of price ?
Hello,i'm gonna buy a phone but i'm little bit confused.I have 2 options:Galaxy A5 2016 and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus.
I'm just wondering will A5 lag bearly after 1 or 2 years later? I'm just gonna buy one of them and want to use 2-3 years comfortably,without issues.
(Sorry for bad english)
Would you suggest this phone or g3?
which phone to buy ?? samsung glaxy A5 2016 edition OR Xaiomi mi5 64gb ? ? in terms of camera ?
where can i get this phone
is the home button of the galaxy a5 2016 easily scratchable like the one in the s6 and note 5?
Is it a fingerprint magnet? Idk should I get the gold or the white one???
best ever samsung series. until now i still using it.
Are there any problems with it like overheating? I want to purchase this phone but I'm worried if it has this same problem with my lg g3s. It lags alot too. Hence want to purchase a samsung. If you could let me know. That would be great thanks. Overall lush phone!!
which phone is shown in the Video?? Exynos or Snapdragon
So. For the same price range, which phones do you recommend? (Especially for those who look for better cameras)
I recommend the oppo f1 plus it has an excellent camera and have a really good overall preformance
The Oppo F1 is poor cousin to the Oppo R7, the LCD display on the F1 is washed out compared to the Amoled display on the R7.
Precise review, well presented n shes cute too. Gotta love android authority.
Is the "Ebay" link in the description legit? Is this where you purchased the phone? I'd really like to get myself one ,I just want to know if this is the best place to purchase it?
I got mine from virgin ,, it was cheaper than EE etc
Hii ! would like to know which phone is better, galaxy a5 2016 or Asus zenfone3, 5.2 inch variant ??
I m loving it awesome phone its so premium
you play guitar too!? Talent! Great video!
Could you tell if there is an entrance for a SIM card ? Thanks
what phone is best at this price range?
i hate that they never say which ones are the best they only say there are better ones. . .
Which phone is better: S6, A5 (2016) or Huawei P9 Lite? I am looking for a phone that has a good camera, battery and high storage?
I understand that there's no gryo sensor. Is the gryo sensor important??
How much is this when it is released?
around $400
Hey there!
Which one will you choose between A5 (2016), Oneplus X and Nexus 5X?
Because in my country they have almost the same price...
Nexus 5X... It's the fastest and has stock Android.
Thans a lot!
Hey I brought the phone after seeing your review...😍
i am a 15 year old teen who doesn't play many phone games will this be a good phones for me or should i go for a huawei p9 lite or moto g4
Germol Longdon this is good choice
should i get this or S6? i just dont wanna spent that much money + i mostly care about the camera
I'm planning to buy a new phone. Which one is better , a7 2015 or a5 2016 ?
FINALLY the A5! I love you.
Somebody needs to join #teamcrispy with these well shot and lit videos. And the typography is on point too. @mkbhd
I have the galaxy A5 does it worth to get the a5 2016?....or i should stay at the old A5?
Android Authority please do suggest?
Which one is a better phone this or a3 2016?
A5 acording to specs
Specwise the A5
DAMN DANIEL BACK AT IT AGAIN ON ELLEN
please recommend motorola nexus 6 or samsung GALAXY A5 2016 ?
How can I understand if an A5(2016) has snapdragon or exynos?
Is there a way to see that before purchasing the phone ?
where do you get one in canada? or website?
As a heavy user and gamer with not much too spend. Which one would be better? The galaxy A5 or moto x play? And yes, I'm fully aware of the specs these two devices have :p
how much does it coat at metro PCs thx that will be a big help
+AshTailor Is he still part of the team?
Best phone ever
I took it few days ago and it's just amazing
I love that phone
I have this one. I am in love with it!!!
After 3 years i'm still using the a5 2016
How can I know if it's exynos 7 or snapdragon 615, and which is better?
Can you make a video to compare the huawei mate 8 and the new s7 and g5??