Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 edition launched in Pakistan
Posted by MARYAM DODHY
Samsung has officially launched its powerful new phone Galaxy J5 (2016 edition) in Pakistan. The smartphone which was unveiled in April 2016 is a slightly upgraded version of the Galaxy J5 2015, which was released in June last year.
The Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan – Mr. J. H. Lee stated at the launch that:
“Galaxy J5 is a sensational, feature-rich device that boasts a powerful Processor. We have unveiled this innovative device to ensure that customers get and a bouquet of sophisticated technologies and some truly unmatched smartphone experiences.”
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) is 4G LTE-enabled and comes with a free 16 GB microSD memory card. The smartphone has a luxurious 5.2 inch screen with a Super AMOLED screen that makes the display look very crisp and sharp. The smartphone doesn’t stray much from its predecessor in terms of features with only a few tweaks here and there. Here is a small round up of a comparison between Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J5 (6):
| Galaxy J5 | Galaxy J5 (6) | |
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm | 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 146g | 159g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| OS | Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) | Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
| Card Slot Memory | microSD, up to 256 GB | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Internal Memory | 8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| Camera (Primary) | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus, LED flash | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus, LED flash |
| Camera (Secondary) | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, LED flash | 5 MP, f/1.9, LED flash |
| Battery | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery |
Galaxy J5 (6) is a durable smartphone with a solid metal frame and a diamond-polished finish. It boasts a powerful 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with f/1.9 lenses, to capture much brighter and clearer photos, even in low light. The enhanced selfie features in the J5 (6) include the Front LED and Selfie Flash. It also has a ‘Palm Selfie’ feature, which helps you take selfies with a simple gesture. The ‘Wide selfie’ feature is useful for taking group-selfies, while the ‘Beauty Mode’ can enhance your selfie with simple photo retouch.
The smartphone also allows smoother multi-tasking and UI transitions, with a 16GB ROM, a ‘Smart-Manager’ and a 2GB RAM to optimize the memory usage. All in all, Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) is just a slightly improved version of last year’s J5. If you are looking for a budget smartphone that takes great pictures, this might be the right choice. It is available at a retail price of Rs. 28,999
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