• 5" (1280x720) TFT LCD
  • 1.5GB
    Snapdragon 410 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J5 phone has a 5-inch (1280x720) TFT LCD screen, a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 410 with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J5 (Launched 2015-06-01)
Display5" 1280x720 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 410 SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (128GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 146g (5.2oz), 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$199
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Display
TypeTFT LCD
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio67.5%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time18 hours
Music Playback Time62 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 410
Processor ModelMSM8916
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1
Communications
LTE BandsB1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.8 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.13 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.61 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.48 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy J5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J5 was retailing at around $199 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy J5 does not appear to be water-tight as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J5 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it could be different in Asian markets. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J5 1280x720 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy J5 does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J5 does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J5 is not a 4G-LTE handset.
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No, the Galaxy J5 is not a 5G handset.
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No, the Galaxy J5 is not a USB-C device.
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Yes, the Galaxy J5 has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy S70250005000075000100000125000150000

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy S702505007501000125015001750200022502500

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy S7250050007500100001250015000175002000022500250002750030000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017)Samsung Galaxy S705101520253035404550

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017)Samsung Galaxy S70102030405060708090100

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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