| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | |
| Modelnumber: | SM-J530x (last letter varies with carrier and international models) |
| Manufacturer: | Samsung Electronics |
| Series: | Galaxy J |
| 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) |
| Released: | June 2017 |
| Discontinued: | 2018 |
| Predecessor: | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
| Related: | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Samsung Galaxy A6 |
| Successor: | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
| Type: | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Form: | Slate |
| Weight: | 160g (5.64oz) |
| Os: | Android 7.0 Nougat with Samsung Experience, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 |
| Chipset: | Exynos 7870 Octa |
| Cpu: | 8x1.6 GHz |
| Gpu: | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Memory: | 2/3 GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage: | 16GB 32 GB |
| Memory Card: | microSD up to 256 GB |
| Battery: | Non Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery |
| Display: | 5.2inch 720×1280 pixels (282ppi) Super AMOLED |
| Rear Camera: | 13MP, 4128×3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features: | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, social camera |
| Video: | 1080p@30Hz |
| Front Camera: | 13 megapixels (1080p) FHD video recording @ 30Hz Front camera with selfie flash |
| Codename: | j5y17lte |
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).
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.
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 3000mAh 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.
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.
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]