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Samsung Galaxy J5

6.1/ 10

Updated Dec 2019

Announced 2015Available
  • Network
    LTE / HSPA / GSM
  • Display
    5.0 inches · 720×1280
  • Camera
    13 MP
  • Memory
    5 GB RAM
  • Battery
    2600 mAh
  • OS
    Android 5.1

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The Samsung Galaxy J5 is a smartphone announced 2015. Key specs include a 5.0 inches display, 5 GB RAM, up to 8GB storage, a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset, a 13 MP main camera, a 2600 mAh battery, and runs Android 5.1. AppsApk rates the Samsung Galaxy J5 at 6.1 out of 10.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
7.0
performance
6.0
connectivity
6.0
display
5.0
design
7.0
camera
6.0
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 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced2015, June
StatusAvailable. Released 2015, June
BODY
Dimensions142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight146 g (5.15 oz)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildPlastic body
DISPLAY
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
MEMORY
Card slotmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
FeaturesLED flash
Video1080p@30fps
Single13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
SELFIE CAMERA
FeaturesLED flash
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
NFCYes (market dependent)
FEATURES
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity ANT+
BATTERY
Battery TypeRemovable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
MISC
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
ModelsSM-J500F, SM-J500G, SM-J500FN, SM-J500Y, SM-J500M, J500S, SM-J500H, SM-J5007, J5, SM-J500N0, SM-J5008
PriceAbout 74 USD

● Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy J5 released?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 was announced 2015, June.
What is the Samsung Galaxy J5's display size?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 has a 5.0 inches display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy J5 have?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 comes with 5 GB of RAM.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy J5 have?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 is available with 8GB / 5GB / 16GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Samsung Galaxy J5 have?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 features a 13 MP main camera. Specifications: 13 MP.
What is the Samsung Galaxy J5 battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 has a 2600 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J5 support 5G?
No, the Samsung Galaxy J5 does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: GSM / HSPA / LTE.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy J5 run?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 runs Android 5.1 (full: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy J5?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy J5 at 6.1 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.

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