Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2316
12
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (128GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Model | NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) |
Other model names | NEXζθ°η, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex | Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International), China | South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco |
Brand | Vivo | Samsung |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 6/1/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in) | 71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in) |
Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.59" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2316 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 388 PPI | 282 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 |
π€ Operating System | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) | 10GB eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
π· Camera | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4Β΅m pixel | 1.12Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, 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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 22.5W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
β Other features | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | β’ Colors: Black, Red β’ Funtouch OS 4 β’ 32-bit/192kHz audio β’ Pop-up front camera | β’ Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold β’ 2.5D screen glass (curved) β’ Dual Messenger β’ ANT+ support |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Vivo NEX S (128GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) |