Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Added: 08.18.17 | Updated: 01.19.22
  • Model: Galaxy J5 (2017)
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.36 out of 5 (11 votes)
  • Price: 130 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2017
  • Dimensions: 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm
  • Weight: 160 g
  • Chipset: Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 16 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.2 inches
  • Battery: 3000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 13MP
  • Front camera: Single, 13MP

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Other names

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

Launch date

2017, June

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) PricePrice

First price

130 EUR

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.76 in (146.2 mm)

Width

2.81 in ( 71.3 mm)

Depth

0.31 in ( 8 mm)

Weight

5.64 oz (160 grams)

Build materials

Front glass, aluminum body

Water resistant

Colors

Blue, Pink, Gold, Black

Case

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.2 in

Screen Area

74.5 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

282 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

71.5%

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Mali-T830 MP1

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Global
32 GB, 2 GB RAM - LATAM, SEA
32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Pro edition

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, AF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, f/1.9

Features

LED flash

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.35 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 21 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 83 h

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score46320 (Position 764 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core118 (Position 1765 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core447 (Position 1724 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core705 (Position 535 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core3367 (Position 380 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2268

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Review of Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 130 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) come out?

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) mobile was launched on in these colors: Blue, Pink, Gold, Black.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) ?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has dimensions of Height: 146.2 mm Width: 71.3 mm Thickness: 8 mm and weighs approximately 160 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 282 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Global
32 GB, 2 GB RAM - LATAM, SEA
32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Pro edition.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, AF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/1.9 and features like LED flash