Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) and choose the best model for you
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
| Review | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Review | ||
| Release date | 2017, June | 2018, May | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm | 5.76 x 5.76 x 2.81 in | 149.9 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm | 5.9 x 5.9 x 2.79 in | |
| Weight | 160 g | 5.64 oz | 159 g | 5.61 oz | |
| Body Build | Front glass, aluminum body | Front glass, aluminum body | |
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Gold, Black | Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life |
Talking time - Up to 21 h (3G) Music play - Up to 83 h |
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| Approximate price | 130 EUR | 200 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 5.2" inc | 5.6" inc | |
| Screen area | 74.5 cm2 | 79.6 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 18.5:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 71.5% | 75.0% | |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1280 px | 720 x 1480 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 282 PPI | 294 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 13 MP, Single | 16 MP, Single | |
| Camera specs | -13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, AF | -16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF | |
| Functions | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
| Front camera, selfie | 13 MP, Single | 16 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 13 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide) | |
| Functions | LED flash | LED flash |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0 | |
| Chipset | - Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | - Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | - Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Global 32 GB, 2 GB RAM - LATAM, SEA 32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Pro edition |
64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 118 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 447 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 705 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 3367 | ||
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 2268 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (optional) | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body) |
SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Other extras |
- ANT+ |
- ANT+ --Samsung Pay |
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| Versions |
- Versions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE) Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots |
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