Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 08.18.17 | Last update 01.19.22

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is a 2017 smartphone. It measures 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm and weighs 160 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 13 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM - Global
32 GB, 2 GB RAM - LATAM, SEA
32 GB, 3 GB RAM - Pro edition memory. The battery is 3000 mAh.

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Pros and Cons

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Release date	2017, June
Dimensions	146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight	160 g (5.64 oz)
Body build	Front glass, aluminum body
Colors	Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 21 h (3G) Music play - Up to 83 h
Approximate price	130 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	71.5%
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/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front (selfie) camera	13 MP, Single
Specifications	13 MP, f/1.9
Functions	LED flash

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Other models with the same chipset include: Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core, Samsung Galaxy M10, Samsung Galaxy On6, Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018), Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2, Samsung Galaxy J7 V, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-T830 MP1
External memory	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

Benchmark

Antutu 7 Score	46320 (Rank 764 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	118 (Rank 1527 of 1646)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	447 (Rank 1489 of 1637)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	705 (Rank 510 of 999)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3367 (Rank 356 of 997)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2268

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP
Harmful irradiation
SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - ANT+ - 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

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.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Review

The company Samsung takes care of fans of budget models diligently. An entire series is dedicated to them - the J series. One of the smartphones of the family is the Samsung Galaxy J5 - a device that impresses with a balance of features and affordable price. ... continues. Read the full Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) review.

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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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Model	Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)	Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Year	2016	2017	2017	2016
Screen	5.2 " Super AMOLED	5.2 " Super AMOLED	5 " PLS	5 " PLS TFT
Camera	Single 13 MP	Single 16 MP	Single 13 MP	Single 13 MP
Weight	159 gr	157 gr	142 gr	143 gr
Battery	3100 mah	3000 mah	2400 mah	2400 mah
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