Samsung Galaxy J5 16GB
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 -
Quad Core, 1.2 GHz -
1.5 GB RAM
Display
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5.0 inches (12.7 cm); Super AMOLED -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP -
LED Flash
Battery
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2600 mAh
General
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SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro -
5G Not Supported -
8 GB / 16 GB Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
Samsung Galaxy J5 16GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
The Galaxy S6 duo strengthened Samsung`s stronghold in the flagship market, but it’s the Galaxy J5 and J7 that mark a bigger shift in Samsung’s strategy. While the company has multiple offerings across various price points, including the affordable segment, none of of them piqued our interest, especially when pitted against the competition. The Galaxy J5 changes this with its compact build, powerful performance, good snappers and long battery life.As much as the Samsung Galaxy J5 is
Pros
- Compact build
- Decent hardware
- Strong battery backup
Cons
- Lacks an ambient sensor and support for USB OTG
- 8GB internal storage is barely enough
Specs at a glance
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Measures 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9mm
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A compact body with traditional Samsung-esque design
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At a time when 5.5-inch smartphones have become the norm and the word 'phablet' doesn't sound as ridiculous as it did a couple of years ago, the Galaxy J5 comes across as a breath of fresh air. Thanks to its 5-inch display, the smartphone is compact and nestles into a single hand comfortably.
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High-def entertainment
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The Samsung Galaxy J5 sports a 5-inch Super AMOLED display panel, which offers impressive colours and is quite sharp with a screen resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. AMOLED displays are also known for their high contrast levels, and hence the phone is able to display really 'black' blacks. We didn’t find any issues with the brightness or the viewing angles of the handset either.
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A cleaner, simpler Touchwiz
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The changes in Samsung’s ideology aren’t just external, but also apply to its slimmed-down custom interface, which was earlier slammed for its feature spam. The custom layer on the Galaxy J5 is based on Android Lollipop 5.1 and bodes well with Google’s Material Design. The UI is extremely smooth, and there are hardly any over-the-top features.
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Shooters that do the job well
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The Galaxy J5 features a 13-megapixel snapper at the back, which has a wide aperture of f/1.9, the same as Samsung’s flagship offerings this year. At the front, the smartphone has a 5MP snapper. Interestingly enough, the device not only sports an LED flash at the back, but gets one at the front too. The custom camera app on the smartphone is quite feature-packed, with two strips at the right and left offering all the options (when the device is held horizontally). You can capture the scene, choose to switch to video or the front-facing camera, see previous images or change the mode. The phone offers modes ranging from Pro (ability to change ISO sensitivity, exposure and white balance), Panorama, and Sound & Shot, among others. There are also some effects that you can apply in real-time such as Grayscale and sepia. The settings menu has the options to change picture or video size, turn on grid lines, etc.
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Works like a charm
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Our praise for the Galaxy J5 continues in the performance section as well, as even though it’s a budget offering, the Chaebol has provided it with a decent amount of horsepower. It comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU, which offers four 64-bit capable Cortex-A53 cores humming at 1.2GHz. The brand is also promoting the device as a gaming-centric offering, and hence it’s equipped with the Adreno 306 GPU. The combination ensures smooth working, be it while running basic apps, running heavy websites or even playing 3D games such as Badland. For multitasking, the device features 1.5GB of RAM, which is able to handle multiple apps with ease.
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Verdict
The Galaxy S6 duo strengthened Samsung`s stronghold in the flagship market, but it’s the Galaxy J5 and J7 that mark a bigger shift in Samsung’s strategy. While the company has multiple offerings across various price points, including the affordable segment, none of of them piqued our interest, especially when pitted against the competition. The Galaxy J5 changes this with its compact build, powerful performance, good snappers and long battery life.As much as the Samsung Galaxy J5 is
- Compact build
- Decent hardware
- Strong battery backup
Pros
- Lacks an ambient sensor and support for USB OTG
- 8GB internal storage is barely enough
Cons
Measures 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9mm
Read MoreAt a time when 5.5-inch smartphones have become the norm and the word 'phablet' doesn't sound as ridiculous as it did a couple of years ago, the Galaxy J5 comes across as a breath of fresh air. Thanks to its 5-inch display, the smartphone is compact and nestles into a single hand comfortably.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy J5 sports a 5-inch Super AMOLED display panel, which offers impressive colours and is quite sharp with a screen resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. AMOLED displays are also known for their high contrast levels, and hence the phone is able to display really 'black' blacks. We didn’t find any issues with the brightness or the viewing angles of the handset either.
Read MoreThe changes in Samsung’s ideology aren’t just external, but also apply to its slimmed-down custom interface, which was earlier slammed for its feature spam. The custom layer on the Galaxy J5 is based on Android Lollipop 5.1 and bodes well with Google’s Material Design. The UI is extremely smooth, and there are hardly any over-the-top features.
Read MoreThe Galaxy J5 features a 13-megapixel snapper at the back, which has a wide aperture of f/1.9, the same as Samsung’s flagship offerings this year. At the front, the smartphone has a 5MP snapper. Interestingly enough, the device not only sports an LED flash at the back, but gets one at the front too. The custom camera app on the smartphone is quite feature-packed, with two strips at the right and left offering all the options (when the device is held horizontally). You can capture the scene, choose to switch to video or the front-facing camera, see previous images or change the mode. The phone offers modes ranging from Pro (ability to change ISO sensitivity, exposure and white balance), Panorama, and Sound & Shot, among others. There are also some effects that you can apply in real-time such as Grayscale and sepia. The settings menu has the options to change picture or video size, turn on grid lines, etc.
Read MoreOur praise for the Galaxy J5 continues in the performance section as well, as even though it’s a budget offering, the Chaebol has provided it with a decent amount of horsepower. It comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU, which offers four 64-bit capable Cortex-A53 cores humming at 1.2GHz. The brand is also promoting the device as a gaming-centric offering, and hence it’s equipped with the Adreno 306 GPU. The combination ensures smooth working, be it while running basic apps, running heavy websites or even playing 3D games such as Badland. For multitasking, the device features 1.5GB of RAM, which is able to handle multiple apps with ease.
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Samsung Galaxy J5 16GB Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v5.1 (Lollipop) |
Performance
(Below Avg)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| Processor | Quad core, 1.2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 306 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 67.39 % |
Design |
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| Height | 142.1 mm |
| Width | 71.8 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 146 grams |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| OIS | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera
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| Autofocus | No | |||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||
| Camera Features | Wide Angle Selfie |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 18 Hours(3G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands, 4G Speed
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Samsung Galaxy J5 16GB User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy J5 16GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| RAM & Storage | 1.5 GB RAM + 16 GB 1.5 GB RAM + 8 GB |
| Display | 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
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