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Samsung·Budget · Released Apr 2016

Galaxy J5 (2016)

The AMOLED budget seller with a removable battery.

48/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$200
Color · Black
Display
5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 410
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/1.9
Battery
3,100 mAh
Weight
159 g
Quick answer

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.

AI Snapshot

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.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display62
Camera50
Performance40
Battery64
Build56
Value60
  • AMOLED at budget price.
  • Removable battery.
  • Front-facing speaker + jack.
  • microSD.

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.2 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px
Main
13 MP, f/1.9, LED flash
Selfie
5 MP, f/1.9

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.2%
This
45,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -94.8%
This
150
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -93.2%
This
550
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.4%
This
1.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the Galaxy J5 (2016) compares

Galaxy J5 (2016)Nexus 6PGalaxy S6
SpecEagle score484848
ChipsetSnapdragon 410Snapdragon 810Exynos 7420
Display5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz5.7" QHD AMOLED5.1" QHD AMOLED
Main camera13 MP · f/1.912.3 MP · f/2.016 MP · f/1.9
Battery3,100 mAh3,450 mAh2,550 mAh
Launch price$200$499$650

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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