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Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB Review

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:03:24, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:53:26

We've conducted a detailed review of the Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

The camera function of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has a relatively large battery with 3100.0mAh. The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB 's size

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" is 72.3mm wide, 145.8mm tall, and 8.1mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB", it weighs about 159.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB 's screen

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has a 5.2inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The resolution of the "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.

The CPU performance of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has a run-of-the-mill processing power of 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), so while you'll be able to play 2D games with ease, it's a little lacking for 3D games. Outside of games, the phone runs most things quite smoothly, but certain apps can cause a bit of slowdown.

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB 's storage capacity

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Overall assessment of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

The merits of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.

The demerits of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

  • The CPU is quite weak, which means some apps can run a bit slowly.

Specifications of Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB
ImageGalaxy J5 (2016) 16GB
MakerSamsung
Release date2016-04
ColorWhite/Black/Gold/Rose Gold
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.3mm x 145.8mm x 8.1mm
Weight159.0g
Display size5.2inch
Display typeSuper AMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density282ppi
Battery capacity3100.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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General rating: 53.6/100

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

53.6-Color:White/Black/Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.3mm x 145.8mm x 8.1mm, Weight:159.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:282ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Galaxy S7 edge SC-02H docomo 32GB

65.4Color:Black Onyx/White Pearl/Pink Gold/Blue Coral, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 151.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:158.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Galaxy Grand Prime Plus 8GB

45.2Color:Black/Gold/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 144.8mm x 8.9mm, Weight:160.0g, Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Galaxy J2 Prime 8GB

45.2Color:Black/Gold/Silver/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 144.8mm x 8.9mm, Weight:160.0g, Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Galaxy C9 Pro 64GB

67.6Color:Gold/Pink Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):80.7mm x 162.9mm x 6.9mm, Weight:189.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367ppi, Display size:6.0inch, OS:Android

Galaxy A8 (2016) 32GB

66.2Color:Blue/Pink/Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.8mm x 156.6mm x 7.2mm, Weight:182.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Android

Galaxy On7 (2016) 32GB

65.9Color:Gold/Rose Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):75.0mm x 151.7mm x 8.0mm, Weight:167.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

Samsung Galaxy On8 16GB

60.5Color:White/Black/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.0mm x 151.7mm x 7.8mm, Weight:169.0g, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

62.1-Color:White/Black/Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.3mm x 145.8mm x 8.1mm, Weight:159.0g

Galaxy S7 edge SC-02H docomo 32GB

61.3Color:Black Onyx/White Pearl/Pink Gold/Blue Coral, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 151.0mm x 8.2mm, Weight:158.0g

Galaxy Grand Prime Plus 8GB

61.7Color:Black/Gold/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 144.8mm x 8.9mm, Weight:160.0g

Galaxy J2 Prime 8GB

61.7Color:Black/Gold/Silver/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 144.8mm x 8.9mm, Weight:160.0g

Galaxy C9 Pro 64GB

50.9Color:Gold/Pink Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):80.7mm x 162.9mm x 6.9mm, Weight:189.0g

Galaxy A8 (2016) 32GB

54.6Color:Blue/Pink/Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.8mm x 156.6mm x 7.2mm, Weight:182.0g

Galaxy On7 (2016) 32GB

58.6Color:Gold/Rose Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):75.0mm x 151.7mm x 8.0mm, Weight:167.0g

Samsung Galaxy On8 16GB

57.9Color:White/Black/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.0mm x 151.7mm x 7.8mm, Weight:169.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

57.3-Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:282ppi

Galaxy S7 edge SC-02H docomo 32GB

88.5Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534ppi

Galaxy Grand Prime Plus 8GB

36.4Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

Galaxy J2 Prime 8GB

36.4Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

Galaxy C9 Pro 64GB

77.2Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367ppi

Galaxy A8 (2016) 32GB

81.7Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi

Galaxy On7 (2016) 32GB

85.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

Samsung Galaxy On8 16GB

85.0Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

71.0-Display size:5.2inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:282ppi

Galaxy S7 edge SC-02H docomo 32GB

82.7Display size:5.5inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534ppi

Galaxy Grand Prime Plus 8GB

61.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

Galaxy J2 Prime 8GB

61.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

Galaxy C9 Pro 64GB

82.6Display size:6.0inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367ppi

Galaxy A8 (2016) 32GB

80.9Display size:5.7inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386ppi

Galaxy On7 (2016) 32GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

Samsung Galaxy On8 16GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

Galaxy J5 (2016) 16GB

33.5-OS:Android

Galaxy S7 edge SC-02H docomo 32GB

57.6OS:Android

Galaxy Grand Prime Plus 8GB

25.2OS:Android

Galaxy J2 Prime 8GB

25.2OS:Android

Galaxy C9 Pro 64GB

88.6OS:Android

Galaxy A8 (2016) 32GB

74.5OS:Android

Galaxy On7 (2016) 32GB

88.2OS:Android

Samsung Galaxy On8 16GB

77.7OS:Android