Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy On6
#3229Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy On6
Performance
57.061.3
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
59.346.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.842.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a more premium build compared to the Galaxy On6, which has a plastic back and frame.
- In terms of display, the J5 has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the On6 offers a slightly larger 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and have similar performance capabilities, but the On6 has more RAM options, enhancing multitasking.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the On6 has an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the J5's 13 MP.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the software experience differs, as the J5 runs Android 7.0 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), while the On6 comes with Android 8.0 (Oreo).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy On6
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
For India. Available asSamsung Galaxy J6for Global market
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 (~294 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
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9
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, non-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)
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, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity