Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017), ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 3.599 :1
- against 3.397 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T820 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 63,632 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 492 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender | Blue, Pink, Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 70.8 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Body Height | 149.9 mm | 146.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 160 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75 % Best value | 71.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 21 h |
| Music playback time | — | 83 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.6″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,480 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.397 :1 | 3.599 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Single SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.35 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.36 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A6 (2018) | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A600F, SM-A600FN, SM-A600A, SM-A600G, SM-A600GN, SM-A600P, SM-A600N, SM-A600T1, SM-A600AZ, SM-A600T, SM-A600U | SM-J530F, SM-J530Y, SM-J530FM, SM-J530G, SM-J530YM, SM-J530L, SM-J530S, SM-J530K, SM-J530GM |
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