Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy On8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy On8: 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 On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.7 |
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)
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 169 g
Samsung Galaxy On8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Samsung Exynos 7580 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| 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 | 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 On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Pink, Gold, Black | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 146.2 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % | 72.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 21 h Best value | 17 h |
| Music playback time | 83 h Best value | 82 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 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 On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Single SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B40 |
| 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 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 0.47 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.36 W/kg Best value | 1.78 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J5 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J530F, SM-J530Y, SM-J530FM, SM-J530G, SM-J530YM, SM-J530L, SM-J530S, SM-J530K, SM-J530GM | SM-J710FN |
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