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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime+ Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime+
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Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mobile Phone
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Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
It's busy at the bottom, and the Core Prime struggles to stand out.Read more
The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is a compact Android phone for Verizon Wireless users that reaches its low cost through limited internal storage and lots of bloatware.Read more
This entry-level Android smartphone walks the walk and talks the talk, but a few dollars more will buy you a better phone.Read more
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2 editorial reviews
Cricket Wireless' $180 entry-level smartphone lures you in with its 8-megapixel shooter.Read more
In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 5.0", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluationsRead more
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6 editorial reviews
The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) SM-J530F is one of Samsung's most successful entry smartphones. It has an Exynos 7870, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of flash storage, a 3.000 mAh battery, two 13 MP cameras, and a vibrant Super AMOLED display with a brightness sensor.Read more
Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro Review, PKR.31,999/-, 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, 13MP back camera lens, 13MP front camera lens, Android 7.1 Nougat, Expensive Device..Read more
The ever-popular Samsung Galaxy J5 has been upgraded for 2017 with a full metal body, and a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. It's a smart, slim phone with a good-sized 5.2 inch AMOLED screen and fast performance from its 8-core Exynos processor. The new 13 megapixel front camera will be welcomed by selfie fans, and battery life remains strong. It's a good all-rounder, but we'd like to see the price fall.Read more
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4.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
72 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.4 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Hardware

Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 6.0Android 7.0Android 4.3
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.5 GHz1.6 GHz1.4 GHz
CPU coresQuad-coreQuad-core8-coreQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916ARM Cortex-A53Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306ARM Mali-T720 MP2ARM Mali-T830 MP2ARM Mali-400
RAM memory1 GB1.5GB2 GB
  • 1 GB
  • 2 GB

Display

Screen size4.5 in5.0 in5.2 in4.8 in
Touchscreenyesyes
N/A
yes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDLCDOLEDOLED
Resolution480 x 800 px960 x 540 px720 x 1280 px1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFTIPS TFTAMOLED
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density207.0 ppi220.0 ppi282.0 ppi306.0 ppi
Dual screen supportnono
N/A
no
Scratch resistant displaynoyes
N/A
yes
HDRnono
N/A
no
Screen material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0
Multi touch
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Rear camera

Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyesyes
N/A
yes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
N/A
1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
N/A
30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
N/A
30.0 fps30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Autofocusyesyes
N/A
yes
Geo-taggingyesyes
N/A
yes
LED Flashyesyes
N/A
yes
Touch focusyesyes
N/A
yes
Number of rear cameras
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Primary lens aperture
N/A
2.2 f
N/A
2.6 f
Burst Mode
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Digital zoom
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Face detection
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Panorama
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Scene mode
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Self timer
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Slow-Mo
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Digital Image Stabilization
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR Capture
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Smile detection
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Front camera

Primary resolution2.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx1.9 Mpx
Number of front cameras
N/A
1
N/A
N/A

Storage

Internal storage8 GB32 GB16 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
N/A
yes
Maximum card storage64GB256GB256GB64GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Titanium
  • White
MaterialPlastic
N/A
AluminumPlastic
Water resistantno
N/A
N/A
no
Shock resistantno
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Height5.15 in5.7 in5.76 in5.38 in
Width2.67 in2.84 in2.81 in2.78 in
Depth0.35 in0.35 in0.31 in0.34 in
Weight4.59 oz5.64 oz5.57 oz4.69 oz

Connectivity

Dual sim support
  • no
  • yes
noyesno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIMNano-SIMMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
N/A
N/A
yes
Bluetoothyesyes
N/A
yes
Bluetooth version4.04.24.24.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • OPP
  • PBAP
A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
N/A
SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Charging connectionUSBUSBUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
N/A
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.02.02.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)noyes
N/A
yes
Video outputNo
N/A
NoMHL
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
Micro-USB

Cellular

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
N/A
yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
N/A
N/A
  • DC-HSDPA
  • HSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
N/A
N/A
GLONASS
2G GSMyesyes
N/A
yes
3G UMTSyesyes
N/A
yes
4G LTEyesyes
N/A
  • no
  • yes
GSM frequencies
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
LTE frequencies
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • 700 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • Regional
Mobile hotspot
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Battery

Replaceable batteryyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh2600.0 mAh3000.0 mAh2100.0 mAh
Standby time540.0 h
N/A
N/A
830.0 h
Talk time13.0 h
N/A
21.0 h22.0 h
Fast chargingnono
N/A
no
Wireless charging no
N/A
N/A
no
Battery type
N/A
Lithium ion
N/A
Lithium ion

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