Oppo A1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Oppo A1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Oppo A1
Oppo A1
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews

User score
--
1 review
6.4
57 reviews

Technical specifications of the Oppo A1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Specs stores to buy Oppo A1 Oppo A1
China · 4GB · 64GB
where to buy Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
Inches 5.7" 5.2"
Resolution HD+ HD
Usable surface 76% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.1 mm
150.5 mm
7.7 mm
71.3 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 143 g 158 g
Micro Helio P23
Octa-Core
Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 69.000
v?
46.000
v?
Battery 3180 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand Oppo Samsung
Aliases -- SM-J530F, J530F

Release Date

Release date March 2018,
6 years ago
June 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Oppo A1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Oppo A1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Size
73.1 mm 150.5 mm 7.7 mm
Print 3D Model
71.3 mm 146.2 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 158 g
Usable surface 76 % 71 %
Materials Metal Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Blue

Red
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink

Screen

Diagonal 5.7" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px
HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
--
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
7.4
Is it comfortable?
--
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
7.4
Number of reviews
--
57 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763T) Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP2 ARM Mali-T830

RAM

RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

Sensors

Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
--
7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
6.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
--
5.2
Number of reviews
--
57 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX258
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.14 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features

Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps
No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3M3
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
--
5.7
Quality of selfies
--
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
7.8
Number of reviews
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57 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

-- 0.349 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others

Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
8.0
Quality of the GPS
--
7.9
And the WiFi?
--
8.1
Number of reviews
--
57 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3180 mAh
3000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
--
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
--
57 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • ColorOS 3.2 (Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 17%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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57 reviews