Samsung Galaxy J5 is the second smartphone the new line J of the Korean company, is located in the range medium / low in the market and has the special characteristic to have a LED lights for the front selfie . The remaining features are still interesting and we will see, in our review, as they are integrated in the experience of daily use of this smart phone.
Unboxing
Inside the package Samsung Galaxy J5 are the headsets standard of workmanship and quality media, the Data Cable USB / micro-USB, the battery charger wall with USB 1A and the classic manuals quick.
Review of Samsung Galaxy J5
Below is our video outlining the main aspects of everyday use of this smartphone.
Hardware & amp; telephony
The processor that moves the Samsung Galaxy J5 is now “tested” Snapdragon 410 Qualcomm, a quad-core CPU 1.2 GHz 64-bit, flanked by 1.5 GB of RAM. The internal memory, expandable through Micro-SD , is unfortunately only 8 GB and supported networks include LTE to 150 Mbps. The bought photo shows a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and autofocus and a front 5MP; we also NFC chip . Among the shortcomings we noted the ‘lack of notification LED and back lighting (and vibration) of soft-touch keys front.
Curiously Samsung Galaxy J5 is not yet present on the Italian website of the Korean However, knowing a bit ‘of English, you can find more information on this smartphone using foreign sites such as following this link. The official price of the Samsung Galaxy J5 is not well defined but online you can find it easily around € 199.
Part Telephone & amp; antennas
Reception of the Samsung Galaxy J5 is average but not enough to cause problems in daily use; Avg also the audio in capsule both at the level of quality that volume. More than satisfactory instead speakerphone which, while not reaching the quality of top of the range, gives a clean sound and volume suitable for use in the car; the caller will immediately sense in virtually all circumstances. The scope and stability of WiFi of the Samsung Galaxy J5 are top notch and as well as the speed GPS , which is almost instantaneous fix of satellites “cold”.
Ergonomics, Design & amp; materials
The size of Samsung Galaxy J5 are appropriate for a 5-inch device , but the shiny materials and edges, perhaps too rounded, make all a bit ‘slippery However, the use with one hand it is still possible without problems; comfortable the physical home button that helps unlock the terminal. Aesthetically This Samsung is pleasant thanks to symmetries and design solutions adopted , if we are a bit ‘”retro”.
The materials are plastic medium quality and, to the touch, the feeling is not the best but adequate to the price range. Excellent construction , we have no crunches or lack of finish.
Display, audio & amp; Multimedia
The display of the Samsung Galaxy J5 is a Super AMOLED decent quality: the maximum brightness, using the “open air”, is very high and makes it easier to read under the direct light of the sun, but the colors are not settable as other terminals and the colors are a bit ‘too saturated ; excellent viewing angles as well as (of course) the contrasts and the black point.
The definition is appropriate to the end even if the matrix, probably PenTile, makes visible pixel grid When we approach the display: nothing problematic in normal distance of use, but a little ‘zoom to read the small text may be necessary. Finally a mention of the front glass that is very oleophobic , a feature not always present in the terminals of this segment; a pity the lack of ambient light sensor.
The rear speaker of this Samsung returns a sound decent quality and power although not comparable with the speakers of other terminals: we also have a hint of bass and the sound reproduction is always clear. This also FM radio that works well (as always); Finally, please note the lack of a music player owner , poached Play Music is the only app dedicated to playing music that we will find pre-installed.
video player Samsung Galaxy J5 perfectly reproduces MKV and MP4 files up to the maximum resolution of 1080p. No law instead our Divx test with AC3 audio and, of course, the files in 2K.
Camera
The photographic industry of the Samsung Galaxy J5 features interesting facts but as is often the case for devices of this range, the quality is not reflected by the figures : the 13-megapixel rear camera it returns good results , with a slight tendency to yellow, only in cases of ambient lighting optimal ; when the light begins to fall so in fact we find a good definition but also a increased digital noise that gets up in the shots at night , in which decreases very well the detail of the captured image. Excellent strength back flash and more than enough speed focusing and shooting.
front camera can count on an LED lighting but does not act as a flash and is automatically activated at the click but can only be manually set to ON / OFF; This creates many problems of shadows in the absence of light ambiatale (the effect is that of a light bulb aimed at her face), also the quality of the camera in front Night can not reach sufficiency . They are rather good shots with proper lighting. In conclusion A photographic industry which is appropriate to the medium / low in the market; you can judge for yourself from the examples below.
photo software that Samsung has implemented the J5 is similar to that found on Galaxy S6 but with ‘ inability to download additional mode to those already present, including, for example, pan, multi-shot and a Pro mode that allows you to manually adjust some parameters such as the ISO. Do not miss some of the filters and the ability to hide the links to options to further simplify use; shame about the lack of HDR . There is finally the ‘ camera quick start with the double key press home .
Video , shot in Full HD, are of decent quality but also yellowish, good level of the ‘audio captured by the microphone.
Autonomy
The 2600 mAh battery (capacity similar to that of the Galaxy S6) coupled to a display not too large, defined and a processor bursar consumption, give the Galaxy Samsug J5 a ‘ great autonomy of up to 2 days of average use / intense . In case of emergency you can still turn on the Ultra energy savings that cambiarà the colors of the display grayscale and only allow the use of some basic functions significantly extending battery life.
Software
The interface used to customize Android in version 5.1.1 Lollipop, the Samsung Galaxy J5 is the one launched by the Galaxy S6: graphically in fact we find the same style of icons and menu although, obviously, the and capabilities were limited ; we do not have the functions Smart, there is S-Voice, missing the briefing screen, the multi-windows and so on, but are no shortcuts to settings most used, the ability to edit Quick Setting function and USB OTG . Even at the level of applications pre – install are the now inevitable Smart Manager, some Microsoft applications, the Galaxy App and little else.
Having ” streamlined “interface, however, brings fluidity of the system of the Samsung Galaxy J5 to a excellent , occasionally we run into small blocks or micro-lag (as on all smartphones ) but nothing problematic in everyday use. Also keyboard resizable, fast, precise, with a swipe, numbers in the first function, only the automatic correction of the text is often unable to correctly interpret what was ours intention to write.
Web browser
The internet browsing from Samsung Galaxy J5 no problems of note if not in time to render a wire over the sites more “heavy”, but this is more than justified given the price range it belongs to this smartphone. Once the upload is complete the fluidity is excellent and the movements of our fingers are not always perceived uncertainty.
Gaming
The Adreno 306 GPU that equips the Samsung Galaxy J5 is more than enough to ensure excellent fluidity and a high framerate even in the most modern titles with 3D graphics; This result is obtained, however, decreasing the graphic details played. Finally a hint at temperatures : This smartphone, even with intensive use, keeps the body poteriore than tending to warm, a sign of a good thermal optimization.
In conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy J5 is a smartphone good value / price : does not excel at anything but acts as principal in more than enough; some gaps could be filled bartering, for example, the front lighting system (of dubious value) with a light sensor. So weigh up what are the advantages and rapportateli with “gaps” of this terminal according to your needs , before deciding on a possible purchase.
For example, this smartphone could be suitable for those who want greater autonomy and uses only the applications and functions, but not suitable for those who need to install a large number of applications or looking for a good photo department in all conditions. Let us know what your impressions in a comment; We leave you, as usual, with our votes.
Best Web Samsung Galaxy J5 € 193,00 from bass8 or € 192,90 by Amazon.it
Display:
7.8
Ergonomics:
7
Hardware:
7
Software:
7.5
Battery:
8.5
Camera:
6.5
Quality / Price:
7.8
Material:
6.5
Audio:
7.5
User Experience:
7.5
Note: the votes are assigned partial trying to respect a scale that includes the largest number of devices on the market. The general vote is loose with the partial and indicates the overall judgment that we can assign to the terminal by giving different weights to the aspects we consider most important. (Ex: a smartphone that has an excellent camera, a great display and excellent materials, but that is unusable because they are too slow will the partial relative high, but a general vote low and vice versa).
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