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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

6.3/ 10

Updated Dec 2019

Announced 2017Available
  • Network
    LTE / HSPA / GSM
  • Display
    5.2 inches · 720×1280
  • Camera
    13 MP
  • Memory
    2 GB RAM
  • Battery
    3000 mAh
  • OS
    Android 7.0

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The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is a smartphone announced 2017. Key specs include a 5.2 inches display, 2 GB RAM, up to 16GB storage, a Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset, a 13 MP main camera, a 3000 mAh battery, and runs Android 7.0. AppsApk rates the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) at 6.3 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
6.0
performance
5.0
connectivity
8.0
display
6.0
design
6.0
camera
7.0
battery
6.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2017, June
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, June
BODY
Dimensions146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildFront glass, aluminum body
DISPLAY
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
ChipsetExynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T830 MP1
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 2GB RAM (Global), 32GB 2GB RAM (LATAM, SEA), 32GB 3GB RAM (Pro)
MAIN CAMERA
Single13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF"
SELFIE CAMERA
FeaturesLED
Single13 MP, f/1.9
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0
RadioFM radio
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Battery TypeNon-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsBlue, Pink, Gold, Black
ModelsSM-J530F, SM-J530Y, SM-J530FM, SM-J530G, SM-J530YM, SM-J530L, SM-J530S
PriceAbout 142 USD

● Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) released?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) was announced 2017, June.
What is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)'s display size?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a 5.2 inches display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) have?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is available with 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) have?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is available with 16GB / 2GB / 32GB / 3GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) have?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) features a 13 MP main camera. Specifications: 13 MP.
What is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a 3000 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / HSPA / LTE.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) run?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) runs Android 7.0 (full: Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) at 6.3 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.

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