Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Overview
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is an Android-powered smartphone developed, launched, and distributed by Samsung Electronics. The device was introduced in July 2017 alongside the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). It features a 64-bit class system on a chip (SoC) coupled with 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. This model succeeds the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). Additionally, a variant named Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro was made available specifically for the Malaysian market, offering 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage, while maintaining identical specifications in other aspects.
Following the release of the Galaxy J3, the Galaxy J5 (2017) was offered through major network carriers.
Hardware
The device operates on the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6 GHz, paired with a Mali-T830 MP1 GPU. It is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage, while the Galaxy J5 Pro variant offers 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. Additionally, storage can be expanded up to 256 GB using a microSD card.
The Galaxy J5 (2017) includes a fixed 3000 mAh battery.
This model marks the debut of a fingerprint scanner and Samsung Pay support (on select versions) within Samsung's budget-friendly J series. It also supports dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, enabling connectivity over both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies for enhanced internet speeds. Another first for the non-Prime J5 lineup is its metal chassis, lending a more premium aesthetic.
Camera-wise, the Galaxy J5 (2017) is fitted with a 13 MP rear shooter featuring an LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, and autofocus capabilities. The front camera also boasts 13 MP resolution with an f/1.9 aperture and an LED flash.
The display is a 5.2-inch SUPER AMOLED panel presenting a resolution of 720×1280 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) with a pixel density of 282 PPI and a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 71.5%.
Software
This smartphone runs on Android 7.0. It supports dual SIM functionality with 4G VoLTE on both slots and includes Samsung Knox security features. The device was anticipated to receive an update to Android 8.0 Oreo alongside other Samsung models such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J7 (2017), J3 (2017), S7, S6, and Note 5 in 2018. By August 2018, Android 8.1 Oreo became available in Poland for the SM-J530F variant. Later, as of September 2019, the phone was eligible for Android 9 Pie accompanied by One UI version 1.1.
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