Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy J5: The compact J-series AMOLED phone with a front flash for selfies.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2015·$190·Score 44/100
Galaxy J5 paired a compact AMOLED with a front-facing flash to chase the selfie crowd in 2015. The Snapdragon 410 and 1.5 GB RAM kept it slow, but the screen and removable battery sold it to budget buyers worldwide.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 410
Memory
1.5 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
13 MP
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
142 g
What stands out
- Compact 5" AMOLED.
- Selfie front flash was a selling point.
- Removable battery.
- microSD + jack.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 410 is very slow.
- 1.5 GB RAM.
- HD display.
- Small battery.
The phone it has to beat
LeEco Le 2
$180 · score 67/100