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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016 edition) unboxing and first look

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Feb 03, 2016, 3:08 AM

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The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016 edition) has made its way to our office and we're eager to share our first impressions and unboxing of the new member in Samsung's galactic family.

A 5.2-inch phone, the Galaxy A5 (2016) is shockingly well made: sturdy metal frame, beautiful glazed glass (Gorilla Glass 4 at that) on the back and front (with pleasingly rounded edges), very compact size with minimal side bezels, all features we're used to seeing in more expensive phones.

Samsung has also added a fingerprint scanner, a welcome security feature that is now more and more often seen on affordable phones.

Here is a quick refresh on the Galaxy A5 (2016) important specs: it has a Super AMOLED display, a 13-megapixel main camera with wide, f/1.9 aperture and optical stabilization (OIS), a 5-megapixel seflie shooter is on the front, while under the hood there is 16GB of internal storage (that you can top up using microSD cards). The phone features a 2,900mAh battery, larger than most phones of the same size, and yes, it's got quick charging as well.

Stay tuned for our full Galaxy A5 (2016) review coming up very soon, but as an appetizer, take a look at our unboxing of the phone, as well as at some first hand impressions and pictures.

What's in the box?

User manual
Sim ejector tool
White Samsung earbuds
microUSB to USB cable
Adaptive Fast Charging wall charger (9.0V, 1.67A or 5.0V, 2.0A)

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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