Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/11/2020 1:53 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 12:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+282 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

2GB LPDDR3

10GB

eMMC 5.1

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

+22 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 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2018 (Unlocked) SM-J737UZKAXAA
Country or region available	South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2017	7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/2018
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)	76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	10GB eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
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 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.36W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered