Samsung Galaxy J5 

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launchJul, 2015

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Design

  • Solid build quality

Display

  • Good display - natural color reproduction, good viewing angles, and good sunlight legibility

Software

  • New improved TouchWiz UI on top of Android is clean, and functional

Performance

  • Good speed/performance in day to day tasks and activities

Camera

  • Decent camera - decent images with natural color reproduction, good contrast levels, accurate white balance, and a good amount of detail

Battery

  • Very good battery life

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Samsung Galaxy J5 Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 5.1 Lollipop, Upgradeable to 6.0 MarshmallowNo more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 294 pixels per inch)
Display TypeAMOLED
Display Features
  • Super AMOLED
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Hall Sensor
  • Proximity Sensor
Processor/RAM
Processor1.2 GHz, Quad Core, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410Ranked #114 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUAdreno 306
RAM1.5 GB
Memory
Internal Memory8 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 128 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity2600 mAh
Battery Standby342 hrs
Battery Talktime (3G)18.00 hrs
Other Battery Parameters
  • Internet Usage Time (3G): Up to 9 hrs
  • Internet Usage Time (LTE): Up to 9 hrs
  • Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi): Up to 11 hrs
  • Video Playback Time: Up to 13 hrs
  • Audio Playback Time: 62 hrs
Dimensions
Weight146 gmLight
Thickness7.9 mmMedium
Width71.8 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera13.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features
  • F/1.9 Aperture
  • Beauty Face
  • Continuous Shots
  • Sensor Size: 1/3.06-inch
  • Interval Shot
  • Panorama
  • Sports Mode
  • Sound and Shot Mode
  • Zoom Support
Secondary Camera5.0MP
Secondary Camera Features
  • Flash
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
VoWiFi/WiFi-CallingYes
4GYes
VoLTEYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS + Beidou
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App StoreGoogle Play Store
Dual SIMGSM+GSM
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
FM RecordingYes
More
  • ANT+ Support
  • KIES air
  • Cloud Storage (100 GB)

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