Samsung Galaxy C5 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy C5
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy C5
Better display
Samsung Galaxy C5
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy C5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 424 | 282 |
| Screen-to-body | 71 | 70.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 405 | Adreno 306 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 3100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 145.9 | 145.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 143 | 159 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 72.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, May. Released 2016, June | 2016, March. Released 2016, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - C5000 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - C5000 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependant) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS; recording | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy C5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy C5 and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) packs a 3100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy C5 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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