Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J6
#3217Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J6
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) features a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy J6 has a slightly larger 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and have the same CPU, but the J6 offers more RAM options, up to 4GB, compared to the J5's maximum of 3GB.
- In terms of camera, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J6 has a wider aperture of f/1.9, and the J5 features a 13 MP selfie camera, while the J6 has an 8 MP front camera.
- Both smartphones have a 3000 mAh battery and lack wireless charging.
- The J5 runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), while the J6 comes with Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 10, providing a more updated software experience.
- The J5 has a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, whereas the J6 uses a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J6
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J600F/DS (Global DS); J600G/DS (India)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On6 in India
Display
Size
5.2"
5.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm (5.88 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
Weight
160 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes