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Background and Identification

Produced by Samsung Electronics, the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is an Android smartphone released in July 2017 alongside the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). As a successor to the Galaxy J5 (2016), the J5 (2017) has an advanced 64-bit class chipset with 2 GB or 3 GB of LPDDR RAM. Also, it has a 3000 mAh non-removable battery.

The J5 is a mid-range smartphone with a 5.2-inch display (between the 5-inch J3 (2017) and the 5.5-inch J7 (2017)). Moreover, in other aspects the J5 is between the J3 and the J7. An upgrade from the previous J5 model is in its processor from the quad-core Snapdragon 410 in the 2016 model to the Exynos 7870 SoC (a proper 14nm chip with an octa-core CPU) in the 2017 iteration.

This iteration also leaves behind the plastic build of the 2016 model in favor of a sturdier, metal design, and adds a fingerprint scanner. It has a modern aesthetic with its minimal side bezel.

Technical Specifications

  • Display: 5.2 (130 mm) 720 x 1280 pixels (282 ppi) Super AMOLED
  • Chipset: dual-core Exynos 7870 , 64-bit
  • CPU: 8x1.6 GHz
  • GPU: Mali-T830 MP1
  • Memory: 2 or 3 GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • Storage: 16 GB, expandable up to 256 GB via microSD
  • Rear Camera: 13 MP, 41228 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED
  • Front Camera: 13 megapixels (1080p) FHD video recording @ 30 Hz Front camera with selfie flash
  • Battery: non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
  • Connectivity:
    • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz)
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • Wi-Fi hotspot
    • DLNA
    • GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU
    • NFC
    • Bluetooth 4.1
    • USB 3.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) USD OTG
    • 3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack

Additional Information

Full Phone Specifications

Samsung Official Website

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Wikipedia

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