Samsung Galaxy E5
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Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
#4101Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Performance
51.843.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
80.479.1
Battery
21.218.9
Build
87.467.9
Connectivity
35.849.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.536.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy E5 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy J2 (2017) has a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the E5 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1.2 GHz CPU and 1.5GB RAM, compared to the J2's Exynos 3475 with a 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, making the E5 generally more capable.
- The E5 also has a superior camera setup with an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, compared to the J2's 5 MP rear and 2 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is higher in the E5 at 2400 mAh versus the J2's 2000 mAh, which may lead to better longevity.
- Lastly, the E5 runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), while the J2 operates on a more recent Android 7.0 (Nougat), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Versions: E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M, E500F/DS, E500H/DS, E500M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Weight
140 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Brown
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity