Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Samsung Galaxy J5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Samsung Galaxy J5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A5Samsung Galaxy A5Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J5Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J500F
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy A5
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
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Samsung Galaxy J5
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Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J500F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.0
29 reviews
6.0
81 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Samsung Galaxy J5

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy A5 Samsung Galaxy A5
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 		Samsung Galaxy J5 prices Samsung Galaxy J5
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J500F
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 71% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.7 mm
139.3 mm
6.7 mm 		73.0 mm
142.0 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 123 g 149 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 20.878
v? 		20.100
v5
Battery 2300 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A500F --

Release Date
Release date October 2014,
11 years ago 		June 2015,
11 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy J5
Size
69.7 mm • 139.3 mm • 6.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.0 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 123 g 149 g
Usable surface 71 % 66 %
Materials Metal Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Gold
Silver
Pink
Black
White
Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.9
6.7
Is it comfortable?
8.2
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
6.9
Number of reviews
29 reviews
81 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.2GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 306

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
20.878
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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20.100
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.7
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
5.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.9
4.4
Number of reviews
29 reviews
81 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 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
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
7.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
5.3
Quality of selfies
7.5
6.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
7.7
Number of reviews
29 reviews
81 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.230 W/Kg on head
0.403 W/Kg on body 		0.612 W/Kg on head
0.482 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.648 W/Kg on head
0.478 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
7.9
Quality of the GPS
7.6
7.4
And the WiFi?
7.6
7.5
Number of reviews
29 reviews
81 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
29 reviews
81 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 12 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 11 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 52%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 19%
    Never
  • 35%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 32%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 32%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
29 reviews
81 reviews
Prices
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