Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5

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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy J5
Network, supported bands and technologies
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (optional)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - J500F, J500G, J500FN
4G bandsLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - J500F, J500FN
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 MbpsHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - J500Y, J500M
Release date
First presented2017, March 2015, June
StatusSoon to arrive. Exp. release 2017, April 21stAvailable. Released 2015, June
Size and Dimensions
Measurements148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)146 g (5.15 oz)
DesignCorning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
 - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)- IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Display (type and size)
TypeSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size5.8 inches 5.0 inches
Resolution1440 x 2960 pixels 720 x 1280 pixels
MultitouchYesYes
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
 - 3D Touch (home button only)- Always-on display- TouchWiz UI
System and processor information
OSAndroid OS, v7.0Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 - US modelExynos 8895 Octa - EMEAQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Central processing unitOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - US modelOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz) - EMEAQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processing unitAdreno 540 - US modelAdreno 306
Memory bank
Slot for memory cardmicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model microSD, up to 128 GB
Built-in 4 GB RAM 64 GB 1.5 GB RAM 8/16 GB
Camera
Primary12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus, LED flash
Features1/2.5" sensor size, 1.4 ľm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, quick tap focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panoramaGeo-tagging, quick tap focus, face detection
Video2160p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, HDR, dual-video rec.1080p@30fps
Secondary8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, dual video call, Auto HDR5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, LED flash
Sound
Different alarm typesVibration; MP3, WAV ringtones Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Main speaker
3.5mm jack
 - 24-bit/192kHz audio- noise cancellation feature
Communication
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP, LE, aptXv4.1, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (based on the market)
NFCYesYes (based on the market)
RadioNo FM radio ith Radio Data System; recording
USBv3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connectormicroUSB v2.0
Features
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, heart rate monitor, SpO2Accelerometer, proximity sensor
MessagingSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IMSMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
BrowserHTML5 HTML5
JavaNoNo
 - Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)- quick battery charge- Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)- ANT+ support- S-Voice dictation and cammands recognition- MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player- Photo/video editor- Document editor- ANT+ support- noise cancellation feature- MP4/WMV/H.264 player- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player- Photo/video editor- Document viewer
Battery
 Built-in Li-Ion 3000 mAh batteryLi-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Stand-by
Talk timeUp to 18 h (3G)
Music playerUp to 62 h
Other
ColorsMidnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple GoldWhite, Black, Gold
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