Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2016 10:04 PM, updated: 4/16/2020 8:32 AM

Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core177% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)38% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+282 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.2"30% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)21% Lighter
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G WiMAXAdvantage The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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Model	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 SM-J510H/Dual-Sim 3G, Galaxy J5-6	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2016	5/8/2011
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	75/25 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	428 hours (17.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510H/DS)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered