
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Released 2015, December | 155g, 7.3mm thickness | Android 5.1.1, up to 7.0 | 16GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| Technology | GSM / UMTS / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| Dimensions | 144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm (5.70 x 2.80 x 0.29 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.29 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.29 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm 2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 Adreno 405 - China only |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China only |
| Chipset | Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China only |
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Battery Specifications
| Charging | 18W wired |
| Battery | Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) memory Specifications
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS |
O2U Region Firmware Info
A CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The O2U code is used in United Kingdom by O2, with one Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) firmware version known so far.
Official Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) firmware for the United Kingdom O2U region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Combination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) (SM-A510F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O2U Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the O2U CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)?+
The O2U CSC is used by O2 in United Kingdom. Flash the O2U firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) firmware versions are available for the O2U region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) firmware version is available for the O2U (United Kingdom) region.
How is the O2U CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. O2U is the code for United Kingdom (O2) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.
