Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) 

Design & Build
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) sports a refined metal frame with a plastic back, offering a sturdy yet comfortable grip. It features a 5.2-inch display with balanced dimensions (145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm) and weighs approximately 159g, making it ergonomic for one-hand use. The removable back cover allows access to the battery, SIM, and microSD card slots.

Display
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.2-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (~282 ppi pixel density). The AMOLED technology ensures vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent viewing angles, making it ideal for media consumption and everyday tasks.

Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy J5 (2016) is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset featuring a 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU. It includes 2GB of RAM, providing decent multitasking capabilities for basic apps and functions. The internal storage is 16GB, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card, offering flexibility for media and app storage.

Camera
The device features a 13MP rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture and LED flash, capable of capturing well-lit photos even in low-light environments. It supports 1080p video recording at 30fps. On the front, it has a 5MP selfie camera, also with an f/1.9 aperture and its own LED flash, which is ideal for well-lit selfies and video calls even in dim conditions.

Battery
The Galaxy J5 (2016) houses a 3100mAh removable Li-Ion battery. The battery life is solid for its class, lasting a full day with moderate usage including calls, web browsing, and media playback.

Software & Features
The phone originally launched with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and is upgradable to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Samsung’s TouchWiz UI runs on top, offering additional features and customization options. It includes a Smart Manager app for battery, storage, RAM, and security management.

Connectivity

• Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual standby)

• 4G LTE support

• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

• Bluetooth 4.1

• GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS

• FM Radio

• microUSB 2.0 port (OTG not supported)

Additional Features

• No fingerprint sensor

• Accelerometer and proximity sensors

• 3.5mm headphone jack

• Available in Black, White, and Gold color options