Huawei P10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei P10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $85 | $65 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 160 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Huawei P10 Lite is ahead on our rating, ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is ahead on storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Huawei P10 Lite is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 73.7 cm² (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
Platform
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 658 (16 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (J5 Pro variant) |
Main Camera
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | Not specified | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (9V/2A) | Standard charging |
Body
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm (5.77 x 2.83 x 0.28 in) | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | March 2017 | June 2017 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, March | — |
| OS at launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1 | — |
| Released | — | June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — 4 GB for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is lighter, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — 146 g for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is newer, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — Mar 2017 for the Huawei P10 Lite versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Is the Huawei P10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Huawei P10 Lite 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 6/10.
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