Overall Score
39.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3699)39.2
Performance(#5668)48.0
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#542)83.1
Connectivity(#3515)54.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J5
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy J5 features a compact design with dimensions of 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 146 grams, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks and applications.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop, it can be upgraded to 6.0.1 Marshmallow, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, although it lacks 5G support.
- The device is available in white, black, and gold colors, with no water resistance features.
- Overall, the Galaxy J5 is a practical choice for users seeking essential smartphone functionalities.
- Special features include a headphone jack and microUSB 2.0 for connectivity.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015, July 28
Announced2015, June 19
DescriptionVersions: J500F/J700FN (Global Single-SIM); J500F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J500G/DS (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand); J500Y (Australia, New Zealand); J500M (LATAM); J500M/DS (Brazil); J500H/DS (Philippines, Russia, Ukraine). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.80 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity