Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy J5

The Samsung Galaxy J5 was announced in 2015, June 19. Released 2015, July 28 With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.5% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) and running Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • 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

Launch

  • Announced: 2015, June 19. Released 2015, July 28
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 146 g (5.15 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • 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: 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

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

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.1, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes (market dependent)
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
  • Talk time: Up to 18 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 62 h

Misc

  • Colors: White, Black, Gold
  • Models: SM-J500F, SM-J500G, SM-J500FN, SM-J500Y, SM-J500M, J500S, SM-J500H, SM-J5007, J5, SM-J500N0, SM-J5008
  • SAR: 0.80 W/kg (head)     1.13 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.61 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 160 EUR