Samsung·Budget · Released Apr 2016
Galaxy J5 (2016)
The AMOLED budget seller with a removable battery.
48/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$200
Color · Black
Display
5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 410
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/1.9
Battery
3,100 mAh
Weight
159 g
AI Snapshot
An AMOLED budget bestseller.
Galaxy J5 (2016) offered an AMOLED screen and removable battery at $200, making it a massive seller in emerging markets despite the slow SD410.
Subscores · 0–100
Display62
Camera50
Performance40
Battery64
Build56
Value60
- AMOLED at budget price.
- Removable battery.
- Front-facing speaker + jack.
- microSD.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.2 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px
Main
13 MP, f/1.9, LED flash
Selfie
5 MP, f/1.9
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.2%
This
45,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -94.8%
This
150
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -93.2%
This
550
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.4%
This
1.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy J5 (2016) released?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) was released in Apr 2016.
What is the Galaxy J5 (2016) screen size and type?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy J5 (2016) use?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) is powered by the Snapdragon 410 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy J5 (2016) have?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy J5 (2016) battery capacity?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 3,100 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy J5 (2016) main camera?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) has a 13 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Galaxy J5 (2016) have 5G?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How fast does the Galaxy J5 (2016) charge?
The Galaxy J5 (2016) supports 5 W wired charging.