Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 59%
Highlights
5.2 inches AMOLED
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
2 GB RAM
13 MP
3100 mAh

Quick Summary

As a compelling mid-range option, the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) delivers showcasing Samsung's hallmark display and hardware prowess, solid hardware that easily handles everyday demands. It runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), which pairs beautifully with its 5.2 inches AMOLED display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. It effortlessly handles daily applications and moderate tasks, drawing power from a 3100 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 76%
Camera 36%
Battery 58%
Memory 67%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm² (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

Main Camera

Single
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Video 1080p@30fps
Features LED flash

Selfie Camera

Single
5 MP, f/1.9
Features LED flash

Body

Dimensions 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight 159 g (5.61 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Platform

OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306

Memory

Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 16GB 2GB RAM
Storage Type eMMC 4.5
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (market dependant)
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Other ANT+

Battery

Type Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable

Miscellaneous

Models SM-J510F, SM-J510G, SM-J510FN, SM-J510Y, SM-J510M, SM-J510GN, SM-J510H, SM-J510MN, SM-J5108, SM-J510UN, SM-J510L, SM-J510S, SM-J510FQ, SM-J510K
SAR EU 0.45 W/kg (head)   1.17 W/kg (body)

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