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Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J6 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F) 14Points
5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J6 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)

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 J6 (SM-J600F)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F) vs Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+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
+720x1480 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+5.6"12%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
294 PPI
(back) 13MP
LED flash on both cameras
Only digital zoom
+18 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 J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
ModelGalaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J6 (3GB RAM + 32GB) SM-J600FZKNATL (Single-sim)Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/22/20187/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.2 x 149.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.88 in)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOne UI 1.0 / 2.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
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 / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
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/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, Violet• Colors: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J6 (SM-J600F)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.72W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.809W/kg (head), 1.568W/kg (body)0.59W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
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