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Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) 09Points
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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!

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) vs Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)74%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
10GBvs+128GB (101GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
282 PPIvs+390 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+6.6"27%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2" inches55%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 13MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 SM-J530F Single-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)(Middle East)
(Global, International), (Middle East)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/20173/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 13
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 472126 (v9)
Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6)
GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage10GB
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@480fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours34 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
• 2.5D screen glass (curved)
• Dual Messenger
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)0.546W/kg (head), 1.488W/kg (body)
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