Samsung Galaxy J4
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
#3510Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J4
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Performance
54.052.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
24.225.4
Build
82.774.6
Connectivity
47.754.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.940.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J4 features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.2-inch display of the Galaxy J5 (2016), although both share the same resolution and refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the J4 is powered by the Exynos 7570 Quad chipset, while the J5 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, with the J4 having a slightly higher CPU clock speed.
- Both devices have identical camera specifications, offering a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The J4 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the J5's 3100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build quality differs as the J4 has a plastic frame, while the J5 features an aluminum frame, contributing to a lighter weight for the J5.
- Software-wise, the J4 runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), whereas the J5 originally launched with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) but is upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J4
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: J400F/DS (Global DS); J400G/DS
Versions: 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
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (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
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight
175 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Orchid Gray
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity