Reviewers Liked
- Featurerich modern new Samsung UI
- Solid build quality
- Very good battery life
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Stuttery performance
- Unimpressive, rather slow camera, even for a cheap phone
- Only 16GB onboard storage
Samsung Galaxy J5 - 2017
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By Alphr
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The updated Galaxy J5 is a solid performer. Battery life exceeded our expectations, the new design is favourable over its predecessor, and its camera is impressive for a handset of this calibre.The only issue is that price hike. For £140, last year's J5...
By Know Your Mobile
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Really quite an impressive low-cost smartphone with a lot of bang for your buck. Arguably one of the best budget handsets on the market thanks to Samsung's mastery of Super AMOLED display technology and some sterling battery performance, both of which...
By Phone Arena
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At the end of the day, the Galaxy J5 (2017) feels like an ‘okay' affordable phone, but is not pushing any boundaries.It has one of the best interfaces around: sleek and modern-looking, it has Samsung's excellent apps, and it has a very solid battery...
By IT PRO
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The third-gen Moto G just retains its place in our budget smartphone affections thanks to its classier looks and build quality as well as its clean version of Android and waterproofing. Even so, the J5 has a lot going for it and is a very good...
By GSMArena
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'Tis the season! Or rather, 'Twas the season, because the end of 2017 flew by us while we were putting the final touches on this buyer's guide. So, we are clearly a bit tardy for a holiday shopping guide but that was more or less intentional on our...
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By laptopmedia.com
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) brings many improvements compared to its successful predecessor and this makes it more than accomplished model. First of all, the device comes with an entirely metal design which is not always seen in this price range. There is...
By GSMArena
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Samsung's alphabet soup is making less and less sense. Here we have the Galaxy J5 that's got a premium metal build, a frugal 14nm chipset, an excellent Super AMOLED display, and Samsung's latest software. How's that lower midrange?Well, it is. And it...
By Alphr
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It's a shame to end on the slight downer of the camera because it's the only area where the Samsung Galaxy J5 puts a foot wrong as far as I'm concerned. Usually, when I've reviewed a budget handset, I'm extremely eager to get back to my own phone, but...
By NotebookCheck
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First Impression. With the update of its attractive Galaxy J series, we have the third generation of the J5 in our test. Samsung radically changed the design and otherwise performs meaningful fine tuning. Fans of removable batteries will be...
By NotebookCheck
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All good things. With the update of its attractive Galaxy J series, we have the third generation of the J5 in our test. Samsung radically changed the design and otherwise performs meaningful fine tuning. Fans of removable batteries will be disappointed,...
By Know Your Mobile
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Really quite an impressive low-cost smartphone with a lot of bang for your buck. Arguably one of the best budget handsets on the market thanks to Samsung's mastery of Super AMOLED display technology and some sterling battery performance, both of which...
By Netzwelt
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Ihr wollt wissen, ob sich der Umstieg von einem Galaxy J5 (2016) auf das Galaxy J5 (2017) lohnt? Netzwelt stellt euch beide Samsung-Smartphones gegenüber und verrät, wie sie sich unterscheiden. Die Galaxy J-Modelle von Samsung sind beliebt. Das Galaxy...
By Netzwelt
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Neben ihren Top-Smartphones bieten Huawei und Samsung auch günstige Geräte an. Diese werden häufig zu einem ähnlichen Preis angeboten. Da stellt sich natürlich die Frage, welches Modell die bessere Wahl ist. Wir haben daher für euch das Huawei P smart...
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