Samsung Galaxy Grand Max vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max 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 Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Price | $295 | $69 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.25 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 161 g | 146 g |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jun 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Grand Max is ahead on screen size. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.25 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Pixel Density | ~282 ppi | — |
| Pixel density | — | ~294 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | 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 Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, AF | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Video | — | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 161 g (5.68 oz) | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | White, Grey | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body and back cover |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | June 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued (as of 2018) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — 2,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — 161 g for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) — Jan 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max versus Jun 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015).
Is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2015) 7/10.
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