Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Price | $49 | $38 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,400 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 75W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 167 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie (One UI) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP1/MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | LED flash (Latin America model) |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 5V/1.35A (6.75W) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.8 x 69.5 x 8.1 mm | 151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 143 g | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass, market dependent), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/BDS (region dependent) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, September | August 31, 2016 |
| Released | 2016, October | September 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime — 2,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime — 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 143 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime versus 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime?
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — Oct 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime versus Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 6/10.
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