Galaxy J5 (2016)
The AMOLED budget seller with a removable battery.
The Galaxy J5 (2016) is a budget Samsung smartphone released Apr 2016, with a launch price of $200. It pairs the Snapdragon 410 with a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display, a 13 MP · f/1.9 main camera and a 3,100 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — An AMOLED budget bestseller. Standout strengths: amoled at budget price. and removable battery. Main trade-off: 720p, sd410 slow.
An AMOLED budget bestseller.
Galaxy J5 (2016) offered an AMOLED screen and removable battery at $200, making it a massive seller in emerging markets despite the slow SD410.
Read the full review- AMOLED at budget price.
- Removable battery.
- Front-facing speaker + jack.
- microSD.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy J5 (2016) released?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) was released in Apr 2016.
How much does the Galaxy J5 (2016) cost?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) launched at $200 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy J5 (2016) screen size and type?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy J5 (2016) use?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) is powered by the Snapdragon 410 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy J5 (2016) have?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy J5 (2016) battery capacity?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 3,100 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy J5 (2016) charge?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the Galaxy J5 (2016) main camera?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 13 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Galaxy J5 (2016) have 5G?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How much does the Galaxy J5 (2016) weigh?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) weighs 159 g.
What colours does the Galaxy J5 (2016) come in?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Gold.
Is the Galaxy J5 (2016) worth buying?
Galaxy J5 (2016) offered an AMOLED screen and removable battery at $200, making it a massive seller in emerging markets despite the slow SD410. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy J5 (2016) an editorial score of 48/100.
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