Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Smartphone Review
Metalhead. Plastic before, metal now: The new edition of the Galaxy J5 aims to make a higher-quality impression. However, the inner values have remained mostly the same. Is that enough for a successful update?

Samsung has sent the update of its lower mid-range Galaxy J5 model to our test lab. The new handset carries the article number SM-J510FN. A dual-SIM version also exists, but we are testing a single-SIM model. Unlike the run-of-the-mill polycarbonate used in the predecessor, this time a metal bezel adds more stability and an elegant touch to the handset. Three colors, a strong battery and a slightly larger screen are further differences compared with the predecessor. The recommended price has also skyrocketed: 279 Euros (~$315) is not exactly a bargain. In this article, we aim to find out whether this is enough to still keep up in the highly competitive low-cost mid-range.
The competition is diverse in any case: For example, how big are the differences to the more expensive Galaxy A5 or the former Galaxy J5? Honor's 5X price cutter is also a serious opponent, and Acer's Liquid Z630S and LG's K10 compete for customers' attention.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (Galaxy J Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 1.4 GHz
Graphics adapter
Memory
2048 MB
Display
5.2 inch 16:9, 1280x720 pixel 282 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB
, 12.3 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, Card Reader: micro-SD max. 128GB, NFC, Sensors: Bewegungssensor, Annäherungssensor, Lagesensor, USB OTG
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, GSM (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS (850/900/1800/2100), LTE (1,3,5,7,8,20); max speed: 150 MBit/s (download), 50 MBit/s (upload); 0.45 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (body), LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.1 x 145.8 x 72.3 ( = 0.32 x 5.74 x 2.85 in)
Battery
11.94 Wh, 3100 mAh Lithium-Ion, removeable
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix f/1.9, AF, LED flash, videos @1080p/30FPS
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/1.9, LED flash
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/1.9, LED flash
Additional features
Speakers: rear-sided speaker, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, charger, USB cable, headset, S-Planner, Microsoft Office, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
159 g ( = 5.61 oz / 0.35 pounds), Power Supply: 48 g ( = 1.69 oz / 0.11 pounds)
Price
279 Euro
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