Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Released 2016, April
159g, 8.1mm thickness
Android 6.0.1, up to 7.1.1
16GB storage, microSDXC
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5.2"
720x1280 pixels
13MP
1080p
2GB RAM
Snapdragon 410
3100mAh
Li-Ion

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J510FN

J510F

J510G

J510Y

J510M

Versions: J510FN (Europe); J510F (HK, India, South Africa, Thailand); J510G (Malaysia, Indonesia); J510Y (New Zealand); J510M (LATAM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots

Network	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
	Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch	Announced	2016, March. Released 2016, April
Launch	Status	Discontinued

Body	Dimensions	145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
	Weight	159 g (5.61 oz)
	Build	Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
	SIM	Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display	Type	Super AMOLED
	Size	5.2 inches, 74.5 cm² (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

Platform	OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
	CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
	GPU	Adreno 306

Memory	Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
	Internal	16GB 2GB RAM
		eMMC 4.5

Main Camera	Single	13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
	Features	LED flash
	Video	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera	Single	5 MP, f/1.9
	Features	LED flash
	Video

Sound	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS
	NFC	Yes (market dependant)
	Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording
	USB	microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
		ANT+

Battery	Type	Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable

Misc	Colors	White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
	Models	SM-J510F, SM-J510G, SM-J510FN, SM-J510Y, SM-J510M, SM-J510GN, SM-J510H, SM-J510MN, SM-J5108, SM-J510UN, SM-J510L, SM-J510S, SM-J510FQ, SM-J510K
	SAR EU	0.45 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
	Price	About 190 EUR

Tests	Performance	Basemark OS II 2.0: 2180
	Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.378 (sunlight)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 70dB
	Audio quality	Noise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -95.4dB
	Battery life	Endurance rating 66h

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) - user opinions and reviews

hairygshock63
MGy
16 Feb 2023

I bought an A51 4 months ago ,it has SERIOUS PROBLEMS .so sold it . My other phone is a J (2016) its the best phone ive had so far ,thee best !!!

Dezi
Nnv
15 Dec 2022

Hi, I'm happy with my Samsung J5 powered by android, but cannot use it to download the Checkers60 delivery app. Says this device is not able to?? Please help.

Dding
t7X
09 Dec 2022

6 years user here..just i cant upload heavy apps. but still good in call and chatting...planning to buy new samsung unit...hopefully it will last of 6 years too..