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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017

2.67 in
5.15 in
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
2.81 in
5.76 in
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
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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6
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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User rating
37
4.4 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
51 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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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
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Full Comparison

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 7.0
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz1.6 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306ARM Mali-T830 MP2
RAM memory1 GB2 GB

Display

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Screen size4.5 in5.2 in
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeLCDOLED
Resolution480 x 800 px720 x 1280 px
TechnologyIPS TFTAMOLED
Pixel density207.0 ppi282.0 ppi

Rear camera

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px

Front camera

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Internal storage8 GB16 GB
Maximum card storage64GB256GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • White
MaterialPlasticAluminum

Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Height5.15 in5.76 in
Width2.67 in2.81 in
Depth0.35 in0.31 in
Weight4.59 oz5.57 oz

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Dual sim support
  • no
  • yes
yes
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetooth version4.04.2
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • OPP
  • PBAP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
SBC
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version2.02.0
Video outputNoNo

Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Core PrimeSamsung Galaxy Core Prime
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh3000.0 mAh
Talk time13.0 h21.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

          Often compared with Samsung Galaxy J5 2017