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Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) vs HTC Droid DNA

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs HTC Droid DNA phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Droid DNA X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) 15Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)

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 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) vs Droid DNA} 10 Advantages HTC Droid DNA
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)23%
Thinner
vs9.73 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+(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
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2020 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)6%
Lighter
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available)
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
 
ModelGalaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)Droid DNA
Other model namesGalaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015Verizon HTC Droid DNA ADR6435, Droid Incredible X, HTC DLX
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date7/1/201511/19/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.73 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)70.5 x 141 millimeters (2.78 x 5.55 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)LTE 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours12.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered352.8 hours (14.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
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: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HTC Sense 4.1 UI (5.5 with KitKat)
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)HTC Droid DNA
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)0.5W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
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