Samsung Galaxy J5
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
#3510Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Performance
48.052.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.425.4
Build
83.174.6
Connectivity
54.454.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.240.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) features a slightly larger 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.0-inch display of the original J5, both maintaining a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, but the J5 (2016) offers more RAM at 2GB versus 1.5GB in the original.
- Both phones have identical camera specifications with a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The J5 (2016) has a larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery in the original, providing potentially better battery life.
- Build quality is enhanced in the J5 (2016) with an aluminum frame, while the original has a plastic frame, and the newer model runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.1.1, compared to the original's Android 5.1, upgradable to 6.0.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015, July 28
2016
Announced
2015, June 19
2016
Description
Versions: J500F/J700FN (Global Single-SIM); J500F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J500G/DS (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand); J500Y (Australia, New Zealand); J500M (LATAM); J500M/DS (Brazil); J500H/DS (Philippines, Russia, Ukraine). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
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"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB 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
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
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
2600 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight
146 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or 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 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity