Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
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 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 167 g
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 189
- against 172
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 189 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 862 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Gold, Black | Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 167 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % | 73.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 21 h | — |
| Music playback time | 83 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.599 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Single SIM | Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | 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+, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.36 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J530F, SM-J530Y, SM-J530FM, SM-J530G, SM-J530YM, SM-J530L, SM-J530S, SM-J530K, SM-J530GM | SM-G6100, SM-G610L, SM-G610K |
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