Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 8:58 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 12:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+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
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
146 grams (5.11 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)11% Lighter

25 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core

8GB (4GB available)

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015	Galaxy J1 Ace SS (Single-Sim) LTE SM-J110M
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2015	10/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	217 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 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	1.57W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	0.914W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)