Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is an Android-powered smartphone developed, launched, and distributed by Samsung Electronics. This model was introduced in July 2017 alongside the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017). It features a sophisticated 64-bit system on a chip (SoC) paired with 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Serving as the follow-up to the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), the Galaxy J5 (2017) also has a variant named the Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro, which was specifically released in the Malaysian market. The Pro edition offers 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, while retaining identical specifications in other areas.
Following the launch of the Galaxy J3, the Galaxy J5 (2017) became available through major network providers.
Hardware
The device is equipped with the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6 GHz, paired with a Mali-T830 MP1 GPU, alongside 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage (with the Galaxy J5 Pro offering 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage). Storage expansion is supported via a microSD card slot, accommodating up to 256 GB additional memory.
Powering the Galaxy J5 (2017) is a non-removable 3000 mAh battery.
This model introduced a fingerprint scanner and Samsung Pay support (on select variants), marking a first for Samsung’s lower mid-range J series. It also offers dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), enabling access to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks for enhanced internet speeds. Another notable upgrade in the J5 (non-Prime) lineup is its metal chassis, contributing to a more premium tactile experience.
Photography capabilities include a 13 MP rear camera equipped with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, and autofocus functionality, complemented by a front-facing 13 MP shooter with f/1.9 aperture and its own LED flash.
The display on the Galaxy J5 (2017) is a 5.2-inch SUPER AMOLED panel with a resolution of 720×1280 pixels, presenting a 16:9 aspect ratio and pixel density of 282 PPI. The screen-to-body ratio measures approximately 71.5%.
Software
This smartphone runs on Android 7.0 out of the box and supports dual SIM functionality with 4G VoLTE capability. It also includes Samsung Knox security features. The device was anticipated to receive an update to Android 8.0 Oreo during 2018, alongside other models such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, A7 (2017), J7 (2017), J3 (2017), S7, S6, and Note 5. As of August 2018, Android 8.1 Oreo became available for the SM-J530F variant in Poland. Subsequently, Android 9 Pie paired with One UI version 1.1 was released in September 2019.
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