Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Samsung Galaxy S5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J510F/DS
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J5China · 1.5GB · 8GB · J500H
Samsung Galaxy J7Samsung Galaxy J7International · 1.5GB · 16GB · SM-J700H
Samsung Galaxy S5Samsung Galaxy S5Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J510F/DS
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Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy J5
China · 1.5GB · 8GB · J500H
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Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung Galaxy J7
International · 1.5GB · 16GB · SM-J700H
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Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera 5.2Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.0
84 reviews
6.1
78 reviews
6.1
34 reviews
7.9
260 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Samsung Galaxy S5

Specs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J510F/DS 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy J5 Samsung Galaxy J5
China · 1.5GB · 8GB · J500H 		Samsung Galaxy J7 prices Samsung Galaxy J7
International · 1.5GB · 16GB · SM-J700H 		Samsung Galaxy S5 prices Samsung Galaxy S5
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.2" 5" 5.5" 5.1"
Resolution HD HD HD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 66% useful 69% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.3 mm
145.8 mm
8.1 mm 		73.0 mm
142.0 mm
7.9 mm 		78.6 mm
152.4 mm
7.5 mm 		72.5 mm
142.0 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 159 g 146 g 171 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 21.597
v? 		20.100
v5 		40.000
v6 		42.670
v?
Battery 3100 mAh 2600 mAh 3000 mAh 2800 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3L2
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-J510F/DS -- -- SM-G900S, SM-G900F, SM-G900I, SM-G900K, SM-G900L, SM-G900M, SM-G900A, AM-G900T, SM-G900V, SM-G900R4, SM-G900P

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		June 2015,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available On Sale
Market Global China International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5
Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung Galaxy S5
Size
72.3 mm • 145.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.0 mm • 142.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.6 mm • 152.4 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.5 mm • 142.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 159 g 146 g 171 g 145 g
Usable surface 70 % 66 % 69 % 69 %
Materials Metal Plastic Plastic Polycarbonate
Resistance - - - IP67
Colors
Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 5.5" 5.1"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 282 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
6.7
6.6
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.9
6.9
6.1
7.9
Is it comfortable?
7.9
7.7
6.9
8.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
7.0
7.5
7.5
Number of reviews
84 reviews
78 reviews
34 reviews
260 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.2GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 405 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
21.597
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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20.100
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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40.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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42.670
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.2
6.8
6.5
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.3
6.1
5.8
7.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.1
4.5
4.6
7.1
Number of reviews
84 reviews
78 reviews
34 reviews
260 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3L2 Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K2P2XX
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- 1.13 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" -- -- 1/2.6"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --
70
Mobile
68
Photo
75
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.9
7.6
7.2
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
4.7
5.4
5.2
6.6
Quality of selfies
6.5
6.5
6.2
6.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
7.8
7.6
7.8
Number of reviews
84 reviews
78 reviews
34 reviews
260 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)
 --
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.579 W/Kg on head
0.594 W/Kg on body 		0.612 W/Kg on head
0.482 W/Kg on body 		0.503 W/Kg on head
0.373 W/Kg on body 		0.562 W/Kg on head
0.406 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.140 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.250 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		1.200 W/Kg on head
1.580 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
7.9
7.7
8.5
Quality of the GPS
7.5
7.4
7.7
8.4
And the WiFi?
7.5
7.5
7.9
8.7
Number of reviews
84 reviews
78 reviews
34 reviews
260 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
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2600 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2800 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 35%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 15%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
84 reviews
78 reviews
34 reviews
260 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 54%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 25%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 30%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 34%
    Never
  • 41%
    Once a year
  • 16%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
84 reviews
78 reviews
34 reviews
260 reviews
Prices
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