Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.257.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy E5 features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018), which has the same display size but a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the E5 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, while the J2 Pro uses a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 425 with a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- The J2 Pro has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the E5's 2400 mAh, which may offer slightly better endurance.
- The E5 runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), while the J2 Pro comes with Android 7.1 (Nougat), providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass on the front and plastic backs, but the J2 Pro is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Versions: E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M, E500F/DS, E500H/DS, E500M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
140 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Brown
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

