Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
#3233
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
#3285Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
Performance
57.057.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.885.3
Connectivity
59.344.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.842.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, while the Galaxy J7 Nxt has a plastic back and frame, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the J5 has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen with a higher pixel density of ~282 ppi compared to the J7 Nxt's 5.5-inch display at ~267 ppi.
- Both models are powered by the same Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and offer similar performance with 2GB or 3GB of RAM options.
- The rear camera on both devices is 13 MP, but the J5 has a wider aperture of f/1.7, potentially allowing for better low-light performance, while the J7 Nxt's selfie camera is significantly lower at 5 MP.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery and run on Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), with One UI providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
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: J701F/DS (India); J701M J7 Neo (LATAM); J7 Core (Philippines)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
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
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
152.4 x 78.6 x 7.6 mm (6.00 x 3.09 x 0.30 in)
Weight
160 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity