Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is among members the J-series smartphones that were announced in June 2017.
Other J-series entrants that were announced this month are J7 (2017), J7 Pro, and J7 Max.
The handset is a successor to Samsung Galaxy J6 2016.
Here are Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 specifications:
| Feature | Specification(s) |
| Display | 5.2-inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 720×1280 pixels, 282ppi
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| Platform | Android v7.1 Nougat, Exynos 7870 Octa, Octa-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A53, Mali-T830MP2
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| Memory | 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB ROM expandable by up to 256GB
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| Camera | Primary: 13MP, f/1.7, autofocus, LED flash Secondary: 13MP, f/1.9
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| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, NFC, MicroUSB v2.0
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| Sensors | Front-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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| Battery | 3,000mAh non-removable battery
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| Expected Price | About 280 Euros
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| Status: Coming Soon | |
Judging from its specs and price, Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 will be an okay mid-range handset. The 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen is okay and apt for someone who wants to watch videos and play games.
The low pixel density (282ppi) does not look good on paper; hence, we cannot expect much.
The price tag (though projected) seems a bit too high for a handset with such specs. We can only hope that this will be lower (250 euros maybe?).
The RAM is also average and this is not a very good thing for those who love to multitask.
But;
As we always say, it is fair and prudent to reserve judgment until we have actually interacted with the specific gadget.
