• 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), Price: 199 USD at Amazon
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 has not been rated as water-resistant as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J5 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy J5 1280x720 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Galaxy J5 is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J5 does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J5 does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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No, the Galaxy J5 does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy J5 is not a USB-C handset.
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Yes, the Galaxy J5 has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better