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Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) 16Points
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) vs Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+282 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
10GBvs+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated 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

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
LED flash on both cameras
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
ModelGalaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 SM-J530F Single-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J7008 Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
China
China
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/20177/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)79.1 x 152.2 millimeters (3.11 x 5.99 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage10GB
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D screen glass (curved)
โ€ข Dual Messenger
โ€ข ANT+ support
โ€ข Colors: White, Black, Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)Galaxy J7 (SM-J7008)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.807W/kg (head), 0.807W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)0.18W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)
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