Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 1.6 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J5, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 159 g
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- against 1.5 GB
- Usable Surface
- 70.7 %
- against 67.5 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 72.3 mm |
| Body Height | 142.1 mm | 145.8 mm |
| Weight | 146 g Best value | 159 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.5 % | 70.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh | 3,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 18 h | — |
| Music playback time | 62 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.378 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Micro-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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | 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, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.13 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.61 W/kg | 0.45 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.48 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J500F, SM-J500G, SM-J500FN, SM-J500Y, SM-J500M, J500S, SM-J500H, SM-J5007, J5, SM-J500N0, SM-J5008 | SM-J510F, SM-J510G, SM-J510FN, SM-J510Y, SM-J510M, SM-J510GN, SM-J510H, SM-J510MN, SM-J5108, SM-J510UN, SM-J510L, SM-J510S, SM-J510FQ, SM-J510K |
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