Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
SeriesGalaxy J
First releasedJune 2017
Discontinued2018
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy J6
RelatedSamsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Samsung Galaxy A6
Compatible networks(GSM/HSPA/LTE)
2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G UMTS: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G FDD LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Form factorSlate
Dimensions
  • 146.2 mm (5.76 in) H
  • 71.3 mm (2.81 in) W
  • 8 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight160 g (5.64 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 7.0 Nougat with Samsung Experience, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1
CPU8x1.6 GHz
GPUMali-T830 MP1
Memory2/3 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage16 GB
32 GB
Removable storagemicroSD up to 256 GB
BatteryNon Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Rear camera13 MP, 4128 × 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front camera13 megapixels (1080p) FHD video recording @ 30 Hz Front camera with selfie flash
Display5.2 in (130 mm) 720 × 1280 pixels (282 ppi) Super AMOLED
Connectivity
List
ModelSM-J530x (last letter varies with carrier and international models)
Codenamej5y17lte

Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is an Android-based smartphone produced, released and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled and released in July 2017 along with the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).[1] It has an advanced 64-bit class system on a chip (SoC) backed by 2 GB or 3 GB Of LPDDR3 RAM. It packs a Non-removable 3000 mAh battery. The Galaxy J5 (2017) is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). It still sells in Zerod

The Galaxy J5 2017 features a 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, auto-focus and a 13 megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.9 aperture, also equipped with LED flash.[2] The Galaxy J5 (2017) is available at the major carriers following the Galaxy J3.

Specifications

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Hardware

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The phone is powered by Exynos 7870 Octa, a 1.6 GHz Octa Core processor, Mali-T830 MP1 GPU and 2 GB RAM with 16 GB of internal storage and a 3000 mAh battery. Another version of the phone, the Galaxy J5 Pro was released for the Malaysian market with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while the other specifications are the same. There is the option to expand the storage capacity, up to 256 GB with a microSD card. The introduction of the fingerprint Sensor and Samsung Pay (selected models) was also a first in the lower mid-range J series of smartphones by Samsung. The Galaxy J5 also sports dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi network capability, which allows it to connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks for fast internet access. Also a first in the J5 (non prime) series is the metal construction, which gives a premium feel to the phone.

Display

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color black model

The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a 720×1280 (16:9 ratio, 282 PPI Density) SUPER AMOLED Display. with a 5.2-inch (71.5% screen-to-body ratio) screen.

Software

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This phone comes with Android 7.0. It supports 4G VoLTE with dual SIM enabled 4G. It also supports Samsung Knox.[3] It is expected along with other phones including the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J7 (2017), J3 (2017), S7, S6 and Note 5 to get Android 8.0 Oreo in 2018. As of 2018 August, Android 8.1 Oreo is available in Poland (for the SM-J530F). Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 is available as of 2019 September.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J5 2017". Digit.in. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) price, specifications, features, comparison". NDTV Gadgets360.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J5 2017". Digit.in. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
  4. ^ "Download Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro SM-J530FM firmware".
Preceded by Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
2017
Succeeded by