Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear S vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2016 7:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:48 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
AMOLED

360x480

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS) Compare Samsung Gear S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
+67 grams (2.35 ounces)137% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+300 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)54% Thinner
360x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
2"	vs	+5.2"160% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 13MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
300 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh9 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Gear S R750, Samsung Gear S SM-R750, Samsung SM-R750	Galaxy J5 SM-J510F/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	5/1/2016
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	39.9 x 58.1 millimeters (1.57 x 2.29 in)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight	67 grams (2.35 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	300 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
System version	Tizen 2.3	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
RAM memory	512MB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UV radiation	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	300 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	21 hours
Standby	96 hours (4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • S-Voice • S-Health • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.557W/kg (head), 0.653W/kg (body)	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)