Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 282 | 282 |
| Screen-to-body | 70.7 | 71.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Exynos 7870 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3100 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 83 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145.8 | 146.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 159 | 160 |
| Width (mm) | 72.3 | 71.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, March. Released 2016, April | 2017, June. Released 2017, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes (market dependant) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 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.
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