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Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro: Plans | Pricing | Specs

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Summary

A faster processor, improved camera and new features like Samsung Pay make the Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro a solid successor to the 2016 Galaxy J5.

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Pricing & Availability

Launch price (RRP) $349
Launch date 2017-07
Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro

Samsung's Galaxy J series smartphones typically operate on a yearly release cycle, with new handsets retaining the same name but incorporating more advanced hardware and features. The Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro bucks this trend slightly, as it's the direct successor to the 2016 Galaxy J5 despite bearing the new "Pro" moniker.

Released in June 2017, the Galaxy J5 Pro stays true to the budget-friendly ethos of other Galaxy J series phones. It packs hardware that would have been considered cutting edge just a few years prior, with similar specs to the 2015 premium Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone. But thanks to the rapid pace of mobile technology, the Galaxy J5 Pro is significantly cheaper than the Galaxy S6 was back when it launched.


Design

  • All-metal body and curved-glass surface add a premium feel to the budget handset
  • Fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay support add an extra layer of functionality

Camera

  • Features a f/1.7 lens on the rear camera for better shots in low light
  • 13MP front-facing camera for high-resolution selfies

Performance

  • Eight-core 1.6GHz processor is a big step up from the 2016 Galaxy J5
  • 3GB of RAM gives the Galaxy J5 Pro more capacity to multi-task

Battery

  • Double-digit battery life claims from Samsung promise plenty of runtime
  • The shift to a sealed battery means no more swapping in spares

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Specifications

Display

Display Size
5.2 inches
Resolution
720 x 1280px
Pixels per inch (PPI)
282 ppi

Camera

Rear camera megapixels
13MP
Rear camera aperture size
f/1.7
Video recording
1080p
Front camera megapixels
13MP
Front camera aperture size
f/1.9

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions
146.2mm x 71.3mm x 8mm
Weight
160g

Connectivity

NFC
Yes
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Network category speed
Category 6

Power, storage and battery

Processor
Exynos 7870
RAM
3GB
Operating system
Android 7
Internal storage
32GB
External storage support
Up to 256GB
Battery capacity
3,000mAh

Device features

Headphone jack
Yes
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Water resistance rating
N/A
Wireless charging
No

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