Detailed comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A510FD | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 147 mm | 144.8 mm | Google Nexus 5X has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Width | 72.6 mm | 71 mm | Google Nexus 5X has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is narrower than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Weight | 136 g | 155 g | Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Body Colour | White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz | Pink | Gold | White | |
| Body Material | Injection moulded polycarbonate | Metal, glass | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) | 0.549 W/kg (body), 0.681 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.2" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology | 2.5D curved glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Google Nexus 5X has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Nexus 5X has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 418 | - |
| MEMORY | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 16 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 10.7 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has better camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has better lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| HDR Mode | HDR+ | - | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Photo sphere | Quick Launch |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 2900 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X. |
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| Standby Time | 590 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 960 minutes | Google Nexus 5X has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio): up to 75 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Google Android | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | - | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
| FEATURES | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub | - |
| OTHERS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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