Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is a decent smartphone to consider if you are in the market for one that can deliver superb selfies and respectable performance. The refreshed device features a 5-inch HD display, a quad-core processor, modest RAM and a powerful battery.
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Build and Display
In comparison to last year’s edition, the Galaxy J5 (2016) flaunts a more attractive design.
The construction features a plastic rear panel complemented by a metal frame for solidity. It has a thickness of 8.1 millimetres and tips the scale at 159 grams.
The phone sports a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With a pixel density of 294 ppi, it promises impressive viewing and sharp-looking images.
Camera and Storage
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) will appeal to selfie enthusiasts with its 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The snapper features LED flash for amazing low-light selfies.
On the rear, the device is fitted with an improved 13-megapixel sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and LED flash.
You get generous 16 GB of internal storage for keeping your photos, videos and music. This is expandable via a microSD card slot.
Performance and OS
You may be right to expect impressive performance from the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), especially if you are an entry-level user. It is equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 420 processor.
The CPU is clocked at a speed of 1.2 GHz and backed by respectable 2 GB of RAM for enjoyable level of responsiveness. The smartphone is expected to boot either Android 5.1 Lollipop or 6.0 Marshmallow OS overlaid with latest Samsung TouchWiz skin.
Miscellaneous Specs
The Galaxy J5 (2016) will be equipped with a 3,100mAh battery which promises impressive runtime when you consider the screen and processor. It offers dual-SIM card slots and 4G LTE with VoLTE support.
Connectivity options on the phone include Bluetooth 4.1, NFC and Wi-Fi. Colour options include white, gold and pink.
Pricing and Availability
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N35,000 to N50,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.
You may also want the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M20, the Samsung Galaxy A8s, and the Samsung Galaxy J2.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016):
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.2GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916)
- GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 306
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Rose-gold, Silver, Gold
- Dimension: 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm
- Weight: 159 g
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.2-inch Super AMOLED Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (282 ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP Camera, HD Video 1080p @30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus,Dual-LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, AV2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery (Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: Up to 369 hours
