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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)#3510

Released: 2016

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Overall Score

40.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3510)40.5
Performance(#5229)52.0
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#4431)25.4
Build(#1482)74.6
Connectivity(#3551)54.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) features a sleek design with dimensions of 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 159g, utilizing a glass front, plastic back, and aluminum frame.
  • Its 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent color vibrancy and clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately but may struggle with more demanding 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 serves well for selfies.
  • A 3100mAh battery supports daily usage, though it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.1.1 Nougat, providing a user-friendly interface.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Galaxy J5 (2016) is a solid choice for users seeking a reliable smartphone with essential features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: J510FN (Europe); J510F (HK, India, South Africa, Thailand); J510G (Malaysia, Indonesia); J510Y (New Zealand); J510M (LATAM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size5.2"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
Memory16GB 2GB 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/1.9
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight159 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity