• 5.2" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Exynos 7870 Octa SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phone has a 5.2-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 13MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 7870 Octa with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J5 (2017) (Launched 2017-06-01), Price: 200 USD at Amazon
Display5.2" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 13-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7870 Octa SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 160g (5.6oz), 146.2x71.3x8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$200
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.2"
Display/Body Ratio71.5%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)282 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery Capacity (mAh)3000 mAh
Talk Time21 hours
Music Playback Time83 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 7870 Octa
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.6 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR EU Head0.35 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.36 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy J5 (2017) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J5 (2017) was retailing at around $200 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy J5 (2017) does not appear to be water-tight as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J5 (2017) does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J5 (2017) 1280x720 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy J5 (2017) does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J5 (2017) does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J5 (2017) is a 4G smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J5 (2017) is not a 5G NR smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy J5 (2017) is not a USB-C smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy J5 (2017) does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better