Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)

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

11/29/2016 6:25 PM, updated: 5/26/2024 4:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
PLS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+146 grams (5.11 ounces)14% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/1.9 (aperture)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 Prime Duos SM-G610F/Dual-Sim 16GB	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500N0 Korea, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, United Arab Emirates, Morocco	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/30/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	7/1/2015
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UX / One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 46495 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
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: Black, Gold	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • T-DMB TV • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F/DS 16GB)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.26W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.538W/kg (head), 0.356W/kg (body)