As part of the update of the series of available Samsung Galaxy J 2017 smartphones in June 2016, three devices came out. They received a number of interesting innovations, so they should be interested in buyers who do not need flagships. The average model, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) with the model code J530F and is dedicated to our review.
The device, positioned as a device inexpensive series, does not look too accessible. After all, the price starts from a mark of $ 280, which is already close to the A-series. In the price tag there is a big difference depending on the country, for example, in Russia, it can be found at a price of 15800 rubles ($ 243), and in Ukraine from 7200 UAH ($ 275). Moreover, many in Ukraine are not shy of the price tag equivalent to $ 305. RKAK shows experience, with time, price tags should fall, and leisurely users will be able to find it cheaper later. Does the device comply with the actual price list - now try to find out.
Characteristics of Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is a cross between a state employee and an intermediate segment, judging by Samsung. But others have such a hardware and cheaper.
Design, case materials, sizes and weight
The device became metallic, while the predecessor of the smartphone was plastic. But because of this I had to sacrifice the removable lid and the battery. The quality of the assembly of the smartphone is decent, the details are adjusted flush. Dimensions can be considered ergonomic: 146x72 mm, thickness 8 mm, weight 160 grams. The Chinese in such dimensions often put a five-inch screen, but there are 5.2. Yes, and in the samsung galaxy j5 palm (2017), due to rounded corners, does not prescribe.
The front panel is covered with a glass with a 2,5d effect. Her design is the same as the neighbors in the line and the "older brothers" of the A-series. Over the display speakers, sensors, camera and flash. Under the screen is the "Home" button, capable of scanning the prints, and the two touch keys without backlight. It is sad (280 dollars - and without backlight), but still, as it is better for me than the Huawei approach, which have some kind of special dislike to the hardware keys under the display. 
The rear panel of metal is quite interesting. It is solid, with the exception of two antenna separators made in the form of peculiar arcs. This approach is at least relatively fresh and that is good. The back is the oblong window with the camera and the flash, and the logo. The camera does not repel that plus for those who are afraid of scratches on the lens. 
The top end is completely empty, except for two strips of inserts. The bottom hole of the microphone, the nest for headphones and the microUSB port. You can disappear that this is not Type C, but this feature does not pull on a serious minus. 
The left side is loaded with slots for sim cards and memory card. All slots separate, which is certainly pleasing. Top placed two separate sound control buttons. Buttons have a good stroke. 
On the right side are the slit of the musical speaker and the power key. Given that in the smartphone there is an imprint scanner, its high landing is not a disadvantage.
CPU
On board the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) an eight-cherished exynos 7870 is installed. It is hardware it looks like a 7880 model installed in the 2017 smartphones: 8 Cortex A53 cores, MALI T830 graphics. The differences consist in the frequency of cores reduced from 1.9 to 1.6 GHz, and a smaller number of GPU clusters (2 instead of 3). By the way, in last year's Galaxy J7, the same chip was installed.
Performance complies with budgetary class. You can easily sit on the Internet, work with documents, communicate. Play will also work, but in hard games the settings will have to be reduced to medium. And Antutu smartphone gives 45 thousand points, of which 5.5 thousand are the merit of the GPU. It is comparable to the MEDIATEK MT6750 indicators, but it is made according to the old technical process of 28 nm, so the Korean chip is much energy efficient. The chipset in J5 2017 was performed using the production technology of 14 nm, and this is a big plus in this price category. Samsung declares that energy efficiency is increased by 30% compared with 28 nm.
Nevertheless, in the Mobile Legend game, the smartphone was unpleasant and played and played was not comfortable after 20 minutes. No scholars were noticed. Regarding autonomy and screen, talk below.
Memory
Capacity random access memory "On the verge": only 2 GB. This is still enough for normal operation of applications and full multitasking, but in the device more expensive $ 200 would like more. Such a version of Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is also there (3/32 GB), but it is not for Europe. The built-in memory is 16 GB, of which just over 10 are available. There is a separate slot for MicroSD.
Battery
SAMSUNGY J Series are famous for the ability to work for a long time at a relatively small battery capacity. Galaxy J5 (2017) did not show anything special. Its battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh, but autonomy can be considered average. You can view the video online using the YouTube application within 7 hours, which is the average. Games will plant a battery in 5 hours. For example, on an equipped battery with 4000 mAh, you will lose more than 8 hours. Despite energy-efficient iron, J5 2017 did not surprise autonomy in these scenarios.
Addition
Nevertheless, I was a little surprised by autonomy when I started testing the chamber. I left the house with a 65% charge. Removed for about an hour for which 20 shots took. Returning downloaded FLAC file weighing 250 MB, loaded photos in the cloud, made a couple of pictures. In total, 7 hours and smartphone sat down just 5%! It's amazing. I can conclude that if you do not load the smartphone with games or continuous streaming video, then Hold out at one charge J5 2017 is capable of up to three days.
The smartphone is charged for an hour and a half 100%, which indicates the presence of fast charging technology, though the charger gives only 1,55a.
Cameras
The main camera of the smartphone has a resolution of 13 megapixel. It is equipped with high-quality optics with aperture F / 1.7. This is the difference from the younger model, in which the relative diameter of the eye is F / 1.9. It removes the smartphone quite efficiently, although 2 dollars from Samsung another would be expected strange.
Example snapshot on Galaxy J5 2017 with manual settings (All photos are compressed)
Day photos on the street are clear, the dynamic range is inferior to flagships, but there are no frank lights and dark zones in the pictures. Objects that are in focus have good sharpness, clear outlines. Noise a little, explicit "soap" is also not visible. Snapshots of the near plan, the macrofoto go good, the details of the items are transmitted clearly.
EXAMPLE MACHINE
In the room, the photo is no longer so impressive, but they are relatively good. Noises are available, but there is no aggressive noise reduction that makes the blur.
Photo indoors (outside the window is overcast, the light is natural)
In the evening, too, something really see. The chamber could be awarded the title of "good" if the device cost dollars 200 (as J3 (2017)), but for the price tag at the time of writing the review, it simply "such as it should".
The front camera also has a resolution of 13 mp, but its optics are weaker (F / 1.9), and there is no autofocus. The matrix is \u200b\u200balso obviously not identical to the main, but simpler. As for the front, it takes off well, but in comparison with the back - she has a narrower dynamic range, more noise. Pleases the presence of an outbreak that saves in the dark.
On Selfie Camera
And now I want to show you how the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 takes off in comparison with Chinese flag of Meizu. PRO 6 and premium Galaxy A5 2016, which are now about the same as the hero of the review.
Left Meizu Pro 6, right Galaxy J5 2017
Meizu do not even save it 22 megapixels. Carint is clearly worse, with less dynamic range And Peresvet. White balance is also much worse than J5.
Left Galaxy A5 2016, right Galaxy J5 2017
Here the situation is equal, but J5 has a little better detail, and with poor lighting there will be less noise.
Screen
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is equipped with a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720 points. It is created using Super AMOLED technology and is distinguished by backlighting with a good brightness range. By default, it is about 350 kD / m2, but with active adaptive mode, up to about 500 cd / m2 increases. There are also various color modes and there is a hand-held color rendition option over RGB channels. The viewing angles are good, the owners of the "eagle eye" can notice the effect of Pentile, but the pixels are not thrown into the eye through the average user.
The sensor is covered with 2,5d glass with a oleophobic layer. Multitach supports only 5 touches, which is not enough for the device more expensive than $ 200, but there are no complaints to work the touchscreen.
In general, very good display, and even despite the fact that the resolution of HD, I quite liked the screen for a juiciness and brightness. The disadvantage in resolution did not notice. 
Communications
Both slots are designed for Nano Sims. Supported gSM networks, UMTS, LTE. FROM russian operators There should be no problems. The Wi-Fi module is the most modern, supports 802.11ac standard networks, can work at 5 GHz frequencies. The navigator supports American, Russian and Chinese satellites, positions clearly. Bluetooth version - 4.1. What else is pleased - the NFC module, which the predecessors did not have.
Sound
The speaker at the smartphone is loud, there is even a hint of bass. In the headphones, the sound is also pleasant, even if not reaching the level of flagships with the dedicated decoder and the DAC. There is a FM radio, which today meets more and less.
Compared to Galaxy A5 (2016), in J5 sound a little louder, but in A5 it's still a little cleaner.
Operating system
The Android 7 is installed on board, on top of which the Experience 8.1 interface is installed. This is not at all that "lagging touchwas", about which jokes and memes of the year 3-4 years ago, everything works smartly, there is no recalculation of hardware resources. The interface also worked qualitatively, personally it seems to me more balanced than pure Android. There are additional branded options, but some flagship chips (like BIXBY) No.
Features SAMSUNG GALAXY J5 (2017)
The smartphone has become the second (after J5 PRIME) by the device in a ruler equipped with a scanner of prints. Also pleases the appearance of the NFC module for. But the lack of LED for notifications can face.
I also want to note a good fingerprint scanner, which triggers instantly even with an extinct display.
Alternatives to SAMSUNG GALAXY J5 (2017)
Competitions for Galaxy J5 (2017) can be found even in the Samsung model range. For similar money, you can purchase, from which the screen is FullHD, the camera has an optical stabilization, but there is a little weaker there, autonomy is smaller and removes a little worse. The Chinese have and, which are not such a barrel, but with FullHD and flagship gland.
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information on sizes and weight of the device presented in different units of measurement. Used materials offered colors, certificates.
| Width Information about width - meant the horizontal side of the device when it is standard orientation during use. | 71.3 mm (millimeters) 7.13 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (ft) 2.81 in (inches) |
| Height Information about height - meant the vertical side of the device when it is standard orientation during use. | 146.2 mm (millimeters) 14.62 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft (ft) 5.76 IN (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units Measurements. | 8 mm (millimeters) 0.8 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (ft) 0.31 In (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 160 g (grams) 0.35 LBS (pounds) 5.64 OZ (ounce) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device calculated on the basis of the size provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a form of rectangular parallelepiped. | 83.39 cm³ (Cubic centimeters) 5.06 in³. (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is available on sale. | The black Blue Golden |
| Case Production Materials Materials used for making the device body. | Metal |
SIM-card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to save data certifying the authenticity of mobile services subscribers.
Mobile networks
Mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to exchange data among themselves.
| GSM. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace an analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is very often called 2G mobile network. It is improved by adding GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later and EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution). | GSM 850 MHz. GSM 900 MHZ. GSM 1800 MHz. GSM 1900 MHz. |
| Umts. UMTS is a reduction in Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM Standard And refers to 3G mobile networks. A 3GPP has been developed and its greatest advantage is the provision of greater speed and spectral efficiency due to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHZ. UMTS 900 MHZ. UMTS 1700/2100 MHz. UMTS 1900 MHz. UMTS 2100 MHz. |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as the fourth-generation technology (4G). It has been developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA in order to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHZ. LTE 850 MHZ. LTE 900 MHZ. LTE 1800 MHZ. LTE 2100 MHZ. LTE 2600 MHZ. |
Mobile communication technology and data transfer rate
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is system software, controlling and coordinating the hardware components in the device.
SOC (crystal system)
The system on the crystal (SOC) includes all the most important hardware components of the mobile device in one chip.
| SOC (crystal system) The system on the crystal (SOC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, a graphics processor, memory, periphery, interfaces, etc., as well as the Softera needed for their operation. | SAMSUNG EXYNOS 7 OCTA 7870 |
| Technological process Information on the technological process to which the chip is made. The nanometers in the nanometers measured half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of the mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor discharge The processor bit (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, targeted tires and tires for data. 64-bit processors have a higher performance compared to 32-bit, which are more productive for their part than 16-bit processors. | 64 bits |
| Architecture of a set of commands Instructions are the commands with which the software is set / manages the operation of the processor. Information about the command set (ISA) that the processor can perform. | Armv8-A. |
| Kingdom of processor cores The core of the processor performs software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more nuclei. The presence of a larger number of nuclei increases performance, allowing parallel execution of a plurality of instructions. | 8 |
| Processor clock frequency The processor clock frequency describes its speed by means of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or Gighellians (GHZ). | 1600 MHz (Meghertz) |
| Graphic Processor (GPU) The graphics processor (GPU) processes the calculations for various 2D / 3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Arm Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Kolynism of the core processor Like a processor, the graphics processor consists of several working parts, which are called nuclei. They handle graphic calculations of different applications. | 2 |
| RAM (RAM) RAM (RAM) used operating system And all installed applications. Data that are stored in RAM is lost after turning off or restarting the device. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| RAM type (RAM) Information about the type of RAM (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of channels of RAM is integrated into SOC. More channels means higher data transfer rates. | Single Channel |
| RAM frequency RAM frequency determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 933 MHz (Meghertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed volume.
Memory cards
Memory Cards are used in mobile devices to increase the amount of memory to save data.
Screen
The mobile device screen is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / Technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology on which it is manufactured and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super Amoled. |
| Diagonal Mobile devices the screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.2 in (inches) 132.08 mm (millimeters) 13.21 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.55 in (inches) 64.75 mm (millimeters) 6.48 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.53 in (inches) 115.12 mm (millimeters) 11.51 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The ratio of the size of the length of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally screen. Higher resolution means a clearer image item. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel density Information on the number of pixels on a centimeter or an inch screen. Higher density allows you to show information on the screen with clearer items. | 282 PPI (pixels per inch) 110 ppcm. (pixels for centimeter) |
| Color depth The color color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can show. | 24 bits 16777216 Flowers |
| Screen Approximate area in percent, occupied by the screen on the front panel of the device. | 71.74% (interest) |
| Other features Information about other features and screen characteristics. | Cucitive Multitach |
Sensors
Various sensors perform various quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators to signals that the mobile device recognizes.
Main camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for photo and video filming.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device chamber. | Sony IMX258 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Complemenient Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the sizes of the photo sensor used in the device. Usually cameras with a larger sensor and with a smaller pixel density offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 4.71 x 3.49 mm (millimeters) 0.23 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photo sensor allows you to use more pixels per unit area, thus increasing permitting ability. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on the quality of the image at high levels of light sensitivity (ISO). | 1.133 μm (Mikrometters) 0.001133 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop-factor Crop-factor is the ratio between the size of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, the equivalent frame of the standard 35 mm film) and the size sensor sizes of the device. The specified number is the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photo sensor specific device. | 7.37 |
| ISO (photosensitivity) ISO indicators determine the level of photosensitivity of the photo sensor. The lower indicator means more weak sensitivity and vice versa - higher indicators mean higher photosensitivity, i.e. the better ability of the sensor to operate under low light conditions. | 100 - 800 |
| Diaphragm | f / 1.7 |
| Focal length | 3.71 mm (millimeters) 27.36 mm (millimeters) * (35 mm / Full Frame) |
| Type of outbreak | Led. |
| Image resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile devices cameras is their resolution that shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically images. | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (Megapixels) |
| Allowing video Information on the most supported resolution during video recording device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information on the maximum number of frames per second (FPS) supported by the device when video recording with a maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 frames / sec (Frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information on other software and hardware characteristics associated with the main chamber and improve its functionality. | Autofocus Serial shooting Digital zoom Geographic labels Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face Recognition White balance setting Setting up ISO. Exposition compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are mainly used for video dealers, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors for photography. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main chamber quality factors in the mobile device. | Isocell. |
| Diaphragm The diaphragm (F-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photo sensor. A lower F number means that the aperture hole is greater. | f / 1.9. |
| Focal length The focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photo sensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of vision field when full-frame (Full Frame) chamber. | 3.34 mm (millimeters) |
| Type of outbreak The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras is LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon, are used in video photography. | Led. |
| Image resolution Information about the maximum permissive ability of an additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the permission of an additional chamber is below the one that has the main chamber. | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (Megapixels) |
| Allowing video Information on the maximum supported resolution when video recording is an additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - personnel frequency / frames in sec. Information on the maximum number of frames per second (FPS) supported by an additional camera with a video with a maximum resolution. | 30 frames / sec (Frames per second) |
| Focal Length (35 mm Equivalent) - 28 mm |
Audio
Information on the type of loudspeakers and supported by the audio technology.
Radio
Mobile radio radio is a built-in FM receiver.
Location
Information on navigation and location devices supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for data transfer to close distances between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is the standard of secure wireless data transfer between different devices of different types for short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, while each subsequent improves communication speed, coverage, contributes to more easily detecting and connecting devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.1 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols providing more fast exchange data, energy savings, improve device detection, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that support the device are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (OBJECT PUSH PROFILE) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industrial standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Plug for headphones
This is an audio connector, which is also called the audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information on other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
The web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Formats / Codecs Video Files
Mobile devices support different formats and codecs of video files that are respectively preserved and encoded / decoded digital video data.
Battery
Mobile batteries differ from each other in its capacity and technology. They provide an electrical charge needed for their operation.
| Capacity The battery capacity shows the maximum charge that it is capable of saving, measured in milliamme aperture. | 3000 mA · h (milliamper watch) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically used by chemicals. Exist different types Batteries, and most often in mobile devices are used lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries. | Li-Ion (lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G. The time of the conversation in 2G is the period of time for which the battery charge is discharged completely at a continuous conversation in 2G network. | 21 h (hours) 1260 min (minutes) 0.9 days |
| 2G waiting time Waiting time in 2G is the time period for which the battery charge is discharged completely when the device is in standby mode (STAND-BY) and connected to 2G network. | 460 h (hours) 27600 min (minutes) 19.2 days |
| Talk time 3G. The conversation time in 3G is the time period for which the battery charge is discharged completely with a continuous conversation in the 3G network. | 21 h (hours) 1260 min (minutes) 0.9 days |
| 3G waiting time Waiting time in 3G is a period of time for which the battery charge is discharged completely when the device is in standby mode (Stand-BY) and connected to 3G network. | 460 h (hours) 27600 min (minutes) 19.2 days |
| Output power adapter Information about strength electric current (Measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts), which supplies the charger (output power). Higher output power provides faster battery charging. | 5 V (Volta) / 1.55 A (Amperes) |
| Characteristics Information on some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Non-removable |
Specific absorption coefficient (SAR)
The SAR level indicates the number of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body during using the mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) SAR level indicates the maximum number electromagnetic radiationwhich is exposed to the human body if you hold a mobile device next to the ear in the negotiation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard is established by the Cenelec Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to ICNIRP instructions from 1998. | 0.349 W / kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| SAR level for body (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum number of electromagnetic radiation, which is subject to the human body if you keep your mobile device at the thigh level. The maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard is established by the Cenelec Committee subject to the ICNIRP instructions from 1998 and IEC standards. | 1.36 W / kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Samsung flagships have long been considered one of the best - the last generations of Galaxy S are distinguished not only by successful design and advanced characteristics, but also unique software features. At the same time, the company does not forget about more accessible rules - there are strong Galaxy A 2016 and 2017, but the most cardinal changes seem to occur with the J. Today we consider them on the example of Galaxy J5 2017.
Design
Make a beautiful smartphone - half of the success. Probably, Samsung designers think a similar way, because if the model It was simply the presence of a metal frame, then J5 2017 received much more noticeable changes in design.
From the front side, the smartphone is similar to the current Galaxy A and last year's S7, and the company decided to beat plastic inserts to work in a new way to beat the camera, which does not protrude the camera and assembled all this in the metal case.
The smartphone was very pleasant from the point of view of ergonomics and tactile sensations, but an important role in the perception of the device plays his color. In particular, we got one of the most interesting options, blue. Depending on the lighting, it sometimes wants to be called the color of the "rainy sky", sometimes just blue, and in cold artificial lighting conditions, it may seem gray.
There is still a dark gray, almost black option, and gold. In all cases, the front panel is painted in the color of the main housing.
The location of the elements resembles last year's - The call speaker is on the right face over the inclusion key. This location still seems unusual, but does not cause inconvenience, rather, on the contrary, the speaker rarely overlaps and dries when used. The rest of the smartphone is similar to other Samsung.
As before, the series J is distinguished by some intentional simplifications. Touch keys on the sides from the central mechanical are devoid of backlight. Double-click On Home, you can quickly run the camera, and now the fingerprint scanner missing in last year's models is also in the button. In this case, only three imprints can be saved.
On the one hand, this is enough, on the other - when holding, it is convenient to use thumbs for unlocking, and when the device lies on the table - index. Save data for all will not work.
Screen
Superamoled Displays are found in many topical Samsung smartphones, and considering the fact that the last model has already been equipped with such a screen, we did not expect to see something else in J5 2017. Diagonal and permission have not changed - 5.2 inches and 1280 by 720 points, respectively.
The backlight level varies from 6 to 350 kD / m², an enhanced brightness mode is provided for better readability in the sun. Settings allow you to select one of the four familiar color rendering modes, and also yourself configure white balance. There is a blue filter.
One of the probable displays of the display, namely, not the highest resolution, practically not visible in practice. If you are pepped specifically, then individual pixels can be noticed, but bright saturated color reproduction, contrast and good readability in the sun can distract from viewing points.
Therefore, in general, the screen is perceived good, it will look at least not worse when compared with competitors with Full HD matrices. But without restrictions it did not cost - despite the use of amoled in the smartphone there is no ALWAYS ON DISPLAY mode.
Hardware platform and performance
If J5 2016 worked on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 platform, then the model 2017 received SOC produced by Samsung - Exynos OCTA 7870, the J7 2016 was built on it. The volumes of operational and permanent memory did not change - 2 and 16 GB, they can be called today. minimally sufficient. It is good that there are separate slots in the smartphone for two Nanosim and memory cards.
In benchmarks, the device shows the average results and in life, it also does not seem unnecessarily fast. With unexpected use of speed, it is not felt any performance. In the games, the device shows itself quite medium - solutions with complex graphics require installation of minimum quality settings to obtain a comfortable level of FPS.
Partially the problem can be written off to the fact that we tested samples, and not the final device, but in your own experience you know that improvements can be expected, but not wait. In particular, confused relatively low results in the benchmark of the speed of memory:
We can't call a terribly slow to name, but you are waiting for the best responsiveness from the device for 8,000 hryvnia. At the same time, sometimes our sample worked smartly, and sometimes slowed down when opening the application menu and search for programs.
From the side of secondary improvements, the device offers a lot of new: in J5 2017 there is a two-way Wi-Fi module, not only the fingerprint scanner appeared, but also the NFC module, as well as MST. Thus, the company tries to show that in terms of capabilities, the device is not very different from the more expensive Galaxy A / S, the smartphone can be used as a payment agent and so on.
Working hours
The capacity of the built-in battery is 3000 mAh - it is 100 mAh less than that of the 2016 model. But it should be borne in mind that the Exynos platform is made according to the process of 14NM, so it consumes less energy and eventually works longer than the predecessor.
In my smartphone, the device worked from the light day to one and a half days in a fairly intensive use mode - to normal correspondence, music and video added the active use of the 3G Internet, many benchmarks, games and cameras. The final screen time of the screen was 6 hours, which suggests that the ordinary user can count on two days of work.
Of course, I would also like to see the function of rapid battery charging, but we are talking about the J-series and there is no reason for obvious reasons.
Software platform
Smartphone works under android management 7.0, Cover corporate sheath Samsung Experience 8.1 - its design resembles the company's flagship, but the number of built-in functions is less. No "panels" to use the curved screen, the Bixby helper.
Built-in sAMSUNG applications And Microsoft remained in place, you can install additional from the application store app. There are also the topics of icons, wallpapers.
Cameras
SAMSUNG GALAXY J5 2017 received two cameras. The main and frontal permit is the same - 13 megapixel. Both have a flash, and autofocus - only at the main one. Also different lights used by optics: F / 1.7 in the main, f / 1.9 at the front. Unlike last model, HDR mode appeared.
Both cameras pleased the speed of work, the smartphone removes it quickly and that's good. The main camera focuses not as fast as the older devices, but not slowly. Most pictures are distinguished by natural colors, properly defined white balance. On the smartphone or without an increase in the PC, photos look good, but at the closer look at the average study of parts, the disadvantages of the optics used.
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Pros: Metal housing, body color, screen, front-camera, work hours, availability of NFC and MST, dual-band Wi-Fi, print scanner, separate memory card slots and SIM
Minuses: Software restrictions of the Galaxy J series, productivity relative to the price price
Output: In 2017, cardinal changes have occurred with Galaxy J5. The device remained largely budget and inferior to analogues from the company's senior lines, but it is not at all perceived cheap, for him there is a place in the market and the smartphone bought for sure they will certainly be satisfied with them. Achieve this managed with the help of excellent design and adding small but useful featureswho were absent earlier. Within model Row Samsung his price looks justified, but the J-series has traditionally enough competitors. In no way we are talking about Xiaomi or Meizu devices, the model should be compared with the same Moto G5 Plus and the GR-series Huawei - first of all, these smartphones will be able to offer the best speed, and the design and attitude to the brand buyer will appreciate on their own. We believe that J5 2017 has all the chances to interest users who are less interested in the "smart" functions of the smartphone, but when choosing, they pay great attention to the brand, design, materials of the body of the apparatus, because the rest are just a pair of messengers, by mail, Call.
Excellent selfie.
Samsung Galaxy J5 allows you to make bright and rosary selfie with more accurate detail even in conditions of near ...
The device works with Nano-SIM cards of all GSM operators.
Elegance in every detail.
This is exactly the case when the style is harmoniously combined with functionality. Developed with the most close attention to detail, new smartphone Samsung Galaxy J5 received a fully metallic case with ...
The device works with Nano-SIM cards of all GSM operators.
Elegance in every detail.
This is exactly the case when the style is harmoniously combined with functionality. Developed with the most close attention to details, the new Samsung Galaxy J5 smartphone received a fully metallic housing with a zero protrusion of the camera, thanks to which the smartphone is convenient to keep one hand, as well as the glass with a 2.5D effect on a 5.2-inch HD display, providing it with an additional Protection.
High quality photographs.
The main chamber with a resolution of 13 MP and aperture F / 1.7 allows you to make clear photos with improved detail even with weak lighting, and its intuitive understandable interface Allows you to take pictures with one hand thanks to the possibility of moving the shutter button on the screen.
Excellent selfie.
Samsung Galaxy J5 allows you to make bright and rosary selfie with more accurate detail even in conditions of insufficient illumination due to the frontal LED flash. You can also manage the shutter shutter by a simple hand gesture.
High speed.
Samsung Galaxy J5 has 2 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of integrated memory, which can be expanded to 256 GB with maps of MicroSd.. Thanks to these characteristics, Galaxy J5 is distinguished by excellent speed and high speed response, which allows you to speed up the execution of everyday tasks.
Synchronization of data.
Samsung cloud allows you to create backups, synchronize, restore and update data with smartphone GalaxySo you can access everything you need when and where you need it.
Additional protection of important content.
Function Secure Folder. From Samsung is a powerful security solution that allows you to create a personal and fully encrypted space for storing various content, such as photos, documents and audio files with additional level protection, access to which you will have only you.
Dual Messenger feature.
Adjust your messenger for yourself. Samsung Galaxy J5 allows you to configure two accounts for one messenger with different goals. Users can configure and easily manage the second accounting Messenger at the same time from the main screen and the settings menu.
A simple way to make payments.
Mobile payments can now be made even more efficiently and securely directly on the go. Samsung Galaxy J5 offers users a variety of payment methods, including nFC technology and MST, to speed up the shopping process in certain places.
I got to a more affordable link - J. It is worth noting that new Galaxy J5 2017 (J530F code) received serious changes to the side expensive analogues. A superior processor appeared, more advanced cameras, the same SUPER AMOLED screen, for which the price turned out higher than that of competitors. Let's consider them in detail how justified it is.
Design Galaxy J5 2017 J530
Last year's model received a metal frame. This year, the developers went further by making the body all-metal, and the glass was hardened. Beat the rear chamber block. On tactile sensations in his hand, he began to lie much more pleasant. It is felt that it is made "for large boys." The facial part is similar to and. This design was well met in the world. We note the color gamut of Galaxy Jay 5 2017, among which the blue appeared. Besides him there is black, gold and pink.
Control and location of the standard buttons, only the colloquial speaker is located on the right side face. Slots for Simok and MicroSD - on the left face. It's nice that there are two of them: for 1 SIM and combined. Mechanical hOME button Received the fingerprint scanner, which last year's model did not have. On the sides of it, touch keys without backlighting. To whom to make selfie with bad lighting - a flash has a flash at the front chamber.
Dimensions of the model: 71,3х146.2х7.9 mm, weight - 152 g.
Screen Galaxy J5 2017
A noticeable change to the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 smartphone has achieved a screen perception. It saved the Super Amoled matrix and covered with a protective glass with 2.5D technology. The "state industry" became strengthened as the flagship and corresponds to modern designer fashion. The diagonal is the former - 5.2 ", resolution 1280x720. For reading of high brightness modes and a blue filter. In the settings, the white balance and selection of the screen mode is configured. Of course, if you see, pixels can be seen. In other cases, the picture does not cause complaints. , with good viewing angles. The prints from the shred screen are easily removed. It lacks brightness, and the AOD functions.
Performance and specifications Galaxy J5 2017
Inside Jay 5, 2017, the minimum sufficient filling: 8-nuclear EXYNOS OCTA 7870 processor with a 1.6 GHz core frequency (one stands in last year's Galaxy J7 2016, only in it the number of nuclei of 1.9 GHz and 3 clusters, instead of 2), MALI- T830, RAM 2 GB, permanent memory - 16 GB. In Antutu, he scored 45,000 points. Version 3/32 GB is not for Europe. I am glad that a separate place is provided for the memory card. With a normal load load, it is enough. In demanding games you need to set a minimum FPS. Most often, it works smartly, but when opening applications and in the menu, slowed down.
From new opportunities here: 2-range Wi-Fi, NFC, MST. Supports GLONAS, and GPS.
Soft is ready to boast the latest Android Nougat with your own shell. There are standard chips, such as three-time HOME pressing or a finger gesture makes the screen less, mode of several windows, etc.
Cameras
The matrix of both Samsung J530 Galaxy J5 2017 is the same - 13 megapixel. The main received autofocus and lights F / 1.7. Frontal has f / 1.9. At both chambers, the speed of work is not bad, but focusing is leopard in comparison with the flagships. There is a HDR mode. In most cases, snapshots are natural, but still inferior to the A-series. Detailing also lags behind, dynamic frames do not remove. But the front camera for this indicator is not inferior to more eminent opponents. For her not ashamed. It is not surprised by the front flash today.
Sound
The main speaker on the volume on solid 4 points. Enough it and for listening to music. In the headphones, he is also a good sound, but it does not reach the flagships. There is a FM radio that meets more and less.
Autonomy SAMSUNG GALAXY J5 2017
This indicator was pleasantly surprised. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. For the first time he demanded charging after 2.5 days of moderate use. In the game mode, it will last 5-6 hours. For comparison, Redmi Note 4x with a battery for 4000 mAh keeps in this mode 8 hours. Taking into account the day with Wi-Fi, 3G, social networks, Internet surfing, music, calls, it is enough for one and a half day. Charger At 1,55a, full charge from 0 to 100% is 1.5 hours.
