Today we continue the our comparison series with new Samsung Galaxy J models.
This time we are reviewing J5 models - versions 2016 and 2017.
How does novelty compare with its predecessor? Check it out with us in our new video! Although budget class, it's hard to complain about the quality of the J series.
Older J5 model had a metal frame with delicate ribbing.
Despite the relatively sharp upstand which was surrounded by a screen, J5 was much more comfortable in hand than J7.
The entire J series from 2016 were generally not that pretty, Samsung's designers opted for a classic look and solutions known from many previous handsets from the brand.
Prominent example is the protruding camera located on the rear, which was next to the speaker and LED flash.
So what has changed in recent J5 with 2017 number? First of all there were the ubiquitous rounding that further facilitate easy handling of the device and giving it pretty interesting look.
The phone holds up well in hand.
Unfortunately, the price for this convenience is the lack of replaceable battery as it was with the predecessor.
The case is made almost entirely with metal except for the plastic parts which is hidden behind an antenna.
The screen has gained a pleasant rounding on edges which, unfortunately, can make selecting the appropriate protective glass pretty difficult.
In the back the camera finally does not protrude from the case and its appearance raise positive feelings.
The speaker, that is currently located near the power button, has disappeared.
It's pleasing that the successor, despite the metal casing, managed to maintain a weight of 160 grams, for comparison - the model from 2016 weighed about one gram less.
Comparable smartphones feature 5.
2" AMOLED screens with a a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
Both older and newer models present the colors very well.
You also can not complain about the presentation of colors at an angle and brightness.
However, it seems that the new screen is slightly darker than its predecessor.
The heart of the Galaxy J5 2016 is quad-core Qualcomm processor clocked at 1.
2 GHz with Adreno 306.
The latest model has god replaced processor by Samsung's model clocked at 1.
6 GHz with Mali-T830 GPU.
Unfortunately, with the change of the CPU it wasn't decided to expand existing 2 GB of RAM.
Like its predecessor, the 2017 J5 has 16 GB of memory which can be extended by a further 256 GB by using a microSD card.
Let's remember that the 2016 model handle up to 128 GB via MicroSD.
The new offer from Samsung has also gained gyroscope and a fingerprint reader hidden in a physical button below the screen.
Unfortunately it was decided not to place the Always on display function in this model.
It's a shame, because the device still lacks notifications diode.
Newer model also has Micro USB type B connector.
With a definitely faster processor definitely, new model performs noticeably faster.
We tried to show the effect of both phones on a similar set of applications.
Older J5 2016 is equipped with Android 6.
0.
1 and at the moment does not have the possibility to upgrade to version 7, which is available in the refreshed version out of the box.
AnTutu tests evaluate the performance of the new J5 in 2017 at more than 46,000 points with 25,000 scored by 2016 J5.
The big difference is particularly evident in demanding games.
In World Of Tanks Blitz previous year version barely reaches 25 frames per second while on the lowest settings.
Latest proposal generates from 40 to 60 FPS which ensures smooth game play.
In other, less 'power-hungry' titles the difference between the two is no longer that evident.
On both phones temperatures reached during the heavy load are exemplary.
33 degrees Celsius for 2016 J5 and about 31 degrees Celsius for 2017 version is a very good score.
Only 2017 J5 has a fingerprint reader.
This gadget does not require pressing of a physical button and unlocks device immediately.
Both models have rear cameras with a resolution of 13 Mpix and a brightness of f/1.
7 for 2017 and f/1.
9 in 2016 version.
What combines them is, unfortunately, the lack of optical image stabilization and a maximum Full HD resolution for video recording.
Samsung is also equipped with 13 megapixels front camera, with 5 Mpix in its predecessor.
Without furthering you are welcome to evaluate the quality of pictures and movies coming from our phones.
Compared devices have batteries with similar capacities.
Both the 3000 and the 3100 mAh allow us to operate smartphones for about one day.
Audio in J-series has never been a strong point of these devices.
Although the latest offer from Samsung has gained the possibility of greater equalization, However, it still does not attracts us with its quality.
Recently presented new J series definitely proves that you can make a budget phone that his appearance doesn't need to be boring.
Too bad, that in the latest J5 edition it was decided not to expand memory and add functions like Always on Display, which was received by new J7 model.
However, in the current price and we get a lot of interesting solutions, that until now, were reserved for higher-priced devices Samsung.
Question "Which J5 should I choose" is quite difficult, especially considering the fact that the older and newer model have around 200 PLN (~44$) difference.
Therefore we are happy to hear your opinions on this issue, be sure to leave a comment beneath the video! See you at Sferis.
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