Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 04.07.16 | Last update 07.01.20

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is a 2016 smartphone. It measures 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm and weighs 159 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 5.2" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1280 and 282 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 5 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM memory. The battery is 3100 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Release date	2016, March
Dimensions	145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight	159 g (5.61 oz)
Body build	Aluminum frame, plastic body
Colors	White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Battery	3100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Approximate price	190 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.2" inc
Screen area	74.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.7%
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px
PPI /points per inch/	282 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Functions	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/1.9
Functions	LED flash

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 306
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	21879 (Rank 1434 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	79 (Rank 1548 of 1569)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	208 (Rank 1555 of 1564)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	491 (Rank 765 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1167 (Rank 828 of 984)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	875

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes (market dependant)
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP
Harmful irradiation
SAR EU - 0.45 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity - ANT+ - Versions: J510FN (Europe); J510F (HK, India, South Africa, Thailand); J510G (Malaysia, Indonesia); J510Y (New Zealand); J510M (LATAM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card sl

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Samsung. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Samsung may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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