Samsung

Samsung Galaxy J5

Available. Released 2015, June 142.1  x  71.8  x  7.9 mm Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Samsung Galaxy J5

RM 699.00

Source last updated 30 Nov 2016 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410Chipset 8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAMRAM & Storage 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh batteryBattery

Samsung Galaxy J5 price in Malaysia starts from RM699, putting it in budget territory even by 2015 standards. Inside is a Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core setup clocked at 1.2 GHz paired with just 1.5GB RAM, so this is a phone built for basic tasks rather than heavy multitasking. Storage comes in 8GB or 16GB variants, but there's a dedicated microSD slot that takes cards up to 256GB, which helps given how tight the base storage is.

The 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen is a highlight at this price point, running 720 x 1280 resolution for punchy colours despite the modest pixel density. Camera-wise, you get a 13MP rear shooter with an f/1.9 aperture and LED flash, plus a 5MP front camera that also gets its own flash, unusual for a selfie camera at this tier.

Battery capacity sits at 2600mAh, and because it's removable, swapping in a spare is straightforward. It launched on Android 5.1 Lollipop with an upgrade path to Marshmallow, and comes in White, Black, or Gold.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2015, June

Performance

Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
GPU
Adreno 306
RAM & Storage
8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
External Storage
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
OS
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Battery
Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
5.0 inches (~67.5% screen-to-body ratio)
720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
Display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes

Body

Dimension
142.1  x  71.8  x  7.9 mm
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)
Colors
White, Black, Gold

Connectivity

SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dua
Data Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP
NFC
Yes (market dependant)
USB
microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, LED flash
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
Sound Jack
Yes
\- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Samsung Galaxy J5 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy J5 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy J5 have?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 comes with 8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy J5?

The Samsung Galaxy J5 has a Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery battery.

Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J5 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2015, June).

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