News & Reviews:   Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 specs

Hey Samsung fans, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is doing an exclusive Samsung Galaxy Life reward for the Galaxy A 2016! Starting today until 30 June 2016, you can redeem a special RM200 off for purchase of either the Galaxy A5 2016 (RM1599) or Galaxy A7 2016 (RM1899) in any Samsung store or authorised dealership.

Sometime today Samsung released three video commercials highlighting their Samsung Galaxy A series in terms of design, camera and mobile payment. These short promotional videos show off the metal and glass designs of the phones, their f/1.9 camera with OIS in action, and the seamless process of paying with Samsung Pay. Well, if you haven't heard of Samsung Galaxy A (2016) series, the series includes the model Galaxy A3 (2016), Galaxy A5 (2016), Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A9 (2016). The first three were recently launched in Malaysia but check out their short promotional videos below. 

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is one of the newest mid-range smartphone that came out at the end of January in Malaysia, and also the middle child between the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016). Currently available for RM1599, this Samsung smartphone sure looks premium (it seems to be a trend for mid-range devices to look good nowadays) but how does it hold up as one? Check out what we think of the smartphone below.

The mid-range Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) sports a 64-bit 1.6GHz octa-core processor with 2GB RAM and can store 16GB worth of memory (expandable memory slot available). It feels kind of light and looks quite nice, also features a fingerprint sensor on the home button. Currently available in Malaysia for RM1599 (including GST), check out our hands-on video below to see how it looks like!

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is one of the latest Galaxy A series this year by Samsung and it's currently RM1599 (including GST), the screen is 5.2-inch with full HD 1080p resolution and comes with a 13MP rear camera (OIS). Check out what else is inside the box in our unboxing video below!

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The middle child of the new Samsung Galaxy A6 or Galaxy A (2016) series of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) offers a 5.2-inch display with full HD 1080p resolution. It also comes with a 13MP rear camera and Optical Image Stabilization for a fully featured smartphone at just RM1599. At the recent launch of the Galaxy A6 series we managed to get some hands-on time with so check out our first impressions video below:

• 64-bit 1.6GHz octa-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 128GB microSD
• 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display (1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 4)
• 13MP rear camera (LED flash, autofocus, f/1.9, Optical Image Stabilization) + 5MP front camera
• 144.8 x 71 x 7.3mm | 155g
• features fingerprint sensor, 4G LTE Cat6, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, Dual SIM dual standby, A-GPS
• Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• 2900 mAh battery (non-removable)
• Available in black, gold, pink and white

Samsung Malaysia have launched their new Samsung Galaxy A (2016) or Samsung Galaxy A6 series of smartphones for the masses. Featuring the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) for RM1299, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) for RM1599 and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) for RM1899. The Galaxy A3 (2016), Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) will be available on 28 January 2016 with a free 32GB microSD. A 4-day roadshow is starting today at Sunway Pyramid's Blue Concourse. Check out our tech specs and hands-on photos in this article.

Hey everyone, are you excited for the latest Samsung Galaxy A series (2016) next year? If you happen to have your current Galaxy A model and are not sure if you should upgrade it, we got it covered for you (that’s why you’re here right?). We will be comparing the difference between the old and new, starting with the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) first, Galaxy A5 (2016) and thenGalaxy A7 (2016) as the last. 

Hey everyone, are you excited for the latest Samsung Galaxy A series (2016) next year? If you happen to have your current Galaxy A model and are not sure if you should upgrade it, we got it covered for you (that’s why you’re here right?). We will be comparing the difference between the old and new, starting with the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) first, Galaxy A5 (2016) and thenGalaxy A7 (2016) as the last.