Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2017 7:46 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 7:27 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	10GB
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

720x1280 pixels

282 PPI

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
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Model	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 SM-J510F/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6	Galaxy J5 SM-J530F Single-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Africa, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	6/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)	71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	282 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-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	10GB eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)