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Samsung Galaxy J5 2016
Updated On: Oct 2, 2023

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
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₹10,990
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Key Specifications

  • Snapdragon 410 Quad core Processor
  • 2 GB RAM | 16 GB Storage
  • 5.2″ (13.21 cm) Super AMOLED Display
  • Dual SIM: 4G & 4G Network
  • 13 MP Rear Camera
  • 5 MP Front Camera
  • 3100 mAh Battery
  • Android v6.0 OS

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Price In India

Last known price of Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 was ₹10,990.

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016: Pros & Cons

8.3
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out of 10
MSP Score
  • Pros
  • At least day and a half’s battery backup with large 3,100 mAh battery
  • Bright and sharp images from primary camera
  • Front camera is equipped with LED flash for low-light selfies
  • Super AMOLED display beats almost every LCD displays in its category
  • Cons
  • Basic ambient light sensor is missing

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Details

Unique features
  • Front camera flash for brighter photos in low-light
  • S Bike mode for tension free ride on road
Introduction & Design
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is the successor of the first generation Samsung Galaxy J5. The Samsung Galaxy J5 has a beautifully crafted metal frame with brushed metal finish on the back of the device. The device measures 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm and weighs only 159 grams. It is available in White, Black, Gold, and Rose Gold colour options. The phone is priced below Rs. 15,000 in India  
Display & Camera
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) sports a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display. The touchscreen comes with a 1280x720 pixel (HD) resolution that can be translated to 282 PPI pixel density. The display has exceptional viewing angles and the display delivers best black levels in the mobile phone market. the mobile is backed with a best display which is perfectly readable under direct sunlight too.   The Samsung Galaxy J5 sports a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with an LED flash for low-light photography, it has f/1.9 aperture for brighter images and 28mm wide angle lens for capturing more area. It supports recording full-HD videos up to 1080p as well. The image quality is good compared to other devices in its price range as Samsung has always done optimisation on the imaging side. A 5-megapixel wide-angle selfie camera sits on the front which is also equipped with LED flash and selfie enhancing features.  
Software & Performance
The Galaxy smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box with TouchWiz UI on top. One of the unique feature on this device which differentiates it from others is the S Bike mode through which you can ride tension free on road, as it will handle all the calls like an answering machine and if the call is marked important by the caller, only then the call will be displayed on the screen.  The Galaxy J5 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, clocked at 1.2 GHz. The Adreno 306 GPU tags along as well to take care of the graphics. This is coupled with 2GB RAM and the handset includes 16GB internal storage. You can extend the internal storage up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. The device delivers average performs for multitasking, it lags during application installs but other than that it performs well.  
Battery & Connectivity
The phone is backed by a 3,100 mAh replaceable Li-Ion battery which lasts you a whole day under moderate to heavy usage, giving you approximately 4-6 hours of screen-on time. It is a dual-SIM smartphone that accepts a micro-SIM card with dual stand-by feature. Both the SIM card slots supports 4G connectivity. Other connectivity options on the Galaxy J5 are Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS/A-GPS. The phone's FM radio comes with an additional recording option. There is also a microUSB v2.0 port. It supports USB OTG (On-The-Go) for external media connectivity. The USB OTG slot enables you to connect a flash drive directly to the phone so that you could access files without any hassle.  

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Specifications

Summary 8.3/10

Processor Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
RAM 2 GB
Internal Memory 16 GB
Screen Size 5.2 inches (13.21 cms)
Battery Capacity 3100 mAh

Performance

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
No Of Cores 4 (Quad Core)
CPU Quad core, 1.2GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
RAM 2 GB
Graphics Adreno 306

Design

Build Metal frame Metal back panel
Height 5.74 inches (145.8 mm)
Width 2.85 inches (72.3 mm)
Thickness 0.32 inches (8.1 mm)
Weight 158 grams

Display

Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Aspect ratio 16:9
Display Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.2 inches (13.21 cms)
Pixel Density 282 pixels per inch (ppi)
Protection No
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 70.55 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Single
Rear camera (Primary) 13 MP resolutionf/1.9 aperture
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 5 MP resolutionf/1.9 aperture
Sensor CMOS image sensor
Flash LED Rear flashLED Front flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Digital image stabilization Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 3100 mAh
Removable Yes
Talk Time Up to 21 Hours (3G)
Fast Charging No
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 16 GB
Storage available for user 10.9 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 128 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Custom UI No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Micro SIM2: Micro
Network SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20)
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SIM2 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20)
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Wi-Fi Yes, with b/g/n
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
USB microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.1
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset Yes
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, H.264, M4V, MKV, MPEG4, WebM, WMV

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor No
Other Sensor Proximity sensorAccelerometer
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