Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
#3214
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
#3210Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes