Samsung Galaxy E5 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy E5 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Price | $26 | $69 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,400 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 146 g |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jun 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy E5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy E5 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Pixel density | — | ~294 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Video | — | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in) | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body | Plastic body and back cover |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | June 2015 |
| Status | Available. Released February 2015 | Discontinued (as of 2018) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy E5 or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — 2,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy E5 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy E5 or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy E5 — 140 g for the Samsung Galaxy E5 versus 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy E5 or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — Jan 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy E5 versus Jun 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015).
Is the Samsung Galaxy E5 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy E5 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) 7/10.
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