So, let's dig deep and find out whether the smartphone is a threat to Xiaomi's and Moto G's reign or not. Though the scores signifies that the Galaxy J5 is not the winner among the three but the real life performance is fairly smooth.

this being my first starter phone is good considering it lasts me for 3 solid years before the inevitable battery issues, memory issues and outdated hardware made me change to a new phone. However, microSD cards of up to 128GB can be used to further boost the storage capacity that solves the memory issues. Designed with the strictest attention to detail, the Samsung Galaxy J5 features a stunning uniform metal finish with zero camera protrusion for superior grip and 2. AMOLED technology ensures vibrant colours and wide viewing angles, and the display is bright enough for good legibility in sunlight. And it also allows you to close the apps in the background, delete unused files and run antivirus checks.

Up to 100% of unused data from standard monthly data allowance can be rolled over into the following month. We got the younger sibling - the Samsung Galaxy J5 - for review and this smartphone seems to be a value for money deal. We and our partners also use cookies that allow us to measure traffic and show you personalised content and ads rather than basic shiz.

That’s why SmartCellular is committed to reduce the negative impact on our planet by giving you Extra Cash for every unwanted phone you recycle with us. Good on them: it now sits nice and flat on your desk, and there’s less of a risk of scratching the lens. bought this phone just for browsing and YouTube while main one is charging, so very pleased with it, battery holds good charge still, and easy to change ! At first glance, it looks a lot like Samsung phones of old, right down to the button placement and the home button in the centre – which now does double duties as a fingerprint reader. The refurbished Samsung Galaxy J5 offers high-performance and smooth operating in a smart and handy-sized mobile phone.

Every phone refurbished can have a second, third or fourth life in the hands of another user before it reaches its true end-of-life. A traditional micro-USB socket is located on the bottom edge, to the left of the (thankfully still present) 3. The J5 also now has an all-metal unibody design; this feels much nicer in the hand than the plastic casing of its predecessor, with rounded, chamfered edges helping it to sit snug in the palm.

Its intuitive interface enables one-handed functionality thanks to its moving shutter button, so you can still take the shot while adjusting your pose or framing the scene. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. aperture, auto-focus and a 5 megapixel wide-angle front facing camera which can extend up to 120°, also equipped with an LED flash. The screen is a 5in 720p Super AMOLED panel, and there’s a 13-megapixel camera on the back, with a 13-megapixel selfie-snapper on the front.Maximum brightness isn’t quite as dazzling as some other phones, topping out at just under 300cd/m2. All in all, we found that the software on the Galaxy J5 is snappy, feels much improved and doesn't make the smartphone feel sluggish. In our standard battery test at 170cd/m2, 2017’s Galaxy J5 managed a crazy 18hrs 26mins away from the wall socket. aperture features autofocus, burst mode, panorama, self timer, LED flash and Full-HD video recording. Only reviews that feature the label "Verified Review" have been checked to ensure that the author actually used or purchased the product.