Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) 13MP |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Model | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) |
Other model names | Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346M Single-SIM NFC | Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Argentina, Mexico, Peru | South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023 | 6/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in) | 71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 390 PPI | 282 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1000nits[peak] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 10GB eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 34 hours (1.4 days) | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime | • Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.75W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) |