Samsung Galaxy E5
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
#3792Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Performance
51.847.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
21.222.4
Build
87.485.9
Connectivity
35.856.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.538.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy E5 and Galaxy J3 (2016) both feature a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the E5 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and a slightly higher clock speed at 1.2 GHz, while the J3 utilizes a Spreadtrum SC9830 with a maximum clock speed of 1.5 GHz, but has less RAM at 8GB compared to the E5's 16GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J3 records video at 720p, while the E5 supports 1080p.
- The J3 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh compared to the E5's 2400 mAh.
- In terms of software, the E5 runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), while the J3 offers a more recent Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) with potential upgrades to 7.1.1 (Nougat), providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, though the E5 uses Gorilla Glass 4 while the J3 uses Asahi Dragontrail glass.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy E5
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015
2016, May 06
Announced
2015
2016, March 31
Description
Versions: E500F, E500H, E500HQ, E500M, E500F/DS, E500H/DS, E500M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro in India with 16 GB storage & 2 GB RAM
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Brown
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
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
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity