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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Released: January 1, 2017
Discontinued

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Display

5.2"

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Capacity

3000 mAh

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Main Camera

13 MP

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RAM

3 GB

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Chipset

Exynos 7870 Octa

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is a smartphone released in 2017 featuring 5.20-inch display, Exynos 7870 Octa processor, 3GB RAM, 3000mAh battery.

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The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is a smartphone from Samsung featuring Exynos 7870 Octa processor, 5.2" SUPER_AMOLED, 13MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) in 2026.

🏆 Expert Verdict
3.6/10

If you're thinking about buying the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇

⚠️ Warning

This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.

You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇

🟢 Good for
  • Basic use only 📱
🔴 Not ideal for
  • Heavy all-day use
  • Heavy gaming 🎮
  • 5G network users
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Final verdict

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is an outdated phone released in 2017. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.

Key Specifications

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Display

5.2" SUPER_AMOLED · Hz

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Chipset

Exynos 7870 Octa

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RAM

2GB / 3GB

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Internal Storage

16GB / 32GB

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Main Camera

13MP f/1.7

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Capacity

3,000mAh

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OS

ANDROID Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI

Features

NFC
5G
Wireless Charging
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
Memory Card
Stereo Speakers
OIS Camera

Available Colors

BluePinkGoldBlack

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) in detail

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) display

The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a 5.2-inch SUPER_AMOLED display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 282 ppi.

Performance

It is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm). RAM goes up to 3 GB. Storage starts at 16 GB and goes up to 32 GB (eMMC 5.1), with a microSD slot.

Camera

The main rear camera is 13 MP with f/1.7 aperture and a 1/3.1" sensor. Video tops out at 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 13 MP.

Battery & charging

The battery is 3,000 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.

Design & software

It weighs 160 g. It runs Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI.

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