Samsung Galaxy E7
#3713
Samsung Galaxy J5
#3699Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy E7
Samsung Galaxy J5
Performance
52.048.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
23.422.4
Build
89.283.1
Connectivity
53.054.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.139.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy E7 features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Galaxy J5, although both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with identical CPU and GPU specifications, but the E7 has 2GB of RAM versus the J5's 1.5GB, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J5 benefits from a wider aperture (f/1.9 vs.
- f/2.1), which may enhance low-light performance.
- The E7 has a larger 2950 mAh battery compared to the J5's 2600 mAh, which could provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the J5 ships with a more recent version of Android (5.1) compared to the E7's 4.4.4, offering a more updated user experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the E7 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy E7
Samsung Galaxy J5
General
Release Date
2015
2015, July 28
Announced
2015
2015, June 19
Description
Versions: E7000, E7009, E700F, E700F/DS, E700H, E700H/DD, E700H/DS, E700M, E700M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J500F/J700FN (Global Single-SIM); J500F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J500G/DS (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand); J500Y (Australia, New Zealand); J500M (LATAM); J500M/DS (Brazil); J500H/DS (Philippines, Russia, Ukraine). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.1, 27mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2950 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)
142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
141 g
146 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Brown, Blue
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity