Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $45 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 181 g |
| Released | Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (J5 Pro variant) | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 160 g (5.64 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (metal unibody) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | — | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (Samsung Pay) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | June 2017 | 2017, June |
| Released | June 2017 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2017, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) versus 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) versus Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 6/10.
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