Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4033)57.3
Performance(#10899)54.3
Camera(#4622)42.4
Display(#1857)79.5
Battery(#11238)43.5
Build(#780)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes