Having launched first in Chinese and Indian markets, Samsung has launched its two mid-range devices Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in Pakistan after a couple of months.
Both the smartphones Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 are Selfie-focused smartphones carrying an LED flash with the front-facing 5 megapixels camera. Samsung has never featured a flash with the front camera before. The main rear camera contains a 13 megapixels sensor with auto focus and a f/1.9 aperture lens.
Galaxy J5 and J7, both run on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Both of the devices feature identical 1.5GB of RAM where Galaxy J5 is packed with a Quad-core 1.2GHz processor on Snapdragon 410 SoC and Galaxy J7 is powered by Samsung Exynos 7580 chipset with 1.5 GHz Octa-core processor. Galaxy J5 and J7 come with 8GB and 16GB Internal Storage, respectively. Both the devices support microSD card up to 128GB of memory.
Galaxy J5 features a 5 inch display while the J7 has the bigger 5.5 inch screen. However both of the devices come with the HD resolution (720 x 1280 pixels) serving at the pixel density of ~294 PPI and ~267 PPI respectively. Interestingly, both the devices also feature Super AMOLED displays.
Both of these smartphones support 4G/LTE and 3G networks in Pakistan while also feature connectivity with Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, Glonass and micro-USB.
A 2600 mAh battery is featured in Galaxy J5 while the other J7 comes with a 3000 mAh battery. These batteries are rated to give a standby time of 342 hours, according to manufacturer.
Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 are dual-SIM phones and will be available in Black, White and Gold colors. While the smaller Samsung Galaxy J5 will priced at around Rs. 19,000/- is priced at Rs. 23,000/-, its larger sibling, the Galaxy J7, will cost you around Rs. 24,000 Rs. 28,000/- in Pakistan – these prices are estimated after looking at the reduced prices in India, these will be updated once officially confirmed by the company in Pakistan. Also note that the global prices of these two devices are as ~$220 (Rs. ~23,000/-) for J5 and ~$285 (Rs. ~29,000/-) for J7.
According to press statement, these smartphones are endorsed by Samsung’s Brand Ambassadors, Josh Band and Sabeeka Imam.
Farid Ullah Jan, Head of Mobile at Samsung Pakistan and Afghanistan, said,
The launch of Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 aims to give consumers options in the mid-range price segment. With optimal features and great value proposition for our consumers, the new devices will offer an uncompromised smartphone experience, at very competitive prices.
| Samsung Galaxy J5 | Samsung Galaxy J7 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS Software | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset and Memory | ||
| SoC / CPU / GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) Quad-core 1.2GHz (Cortex A53) Adreno 306 GPU |
Samsung Exynos 7580 – Octa Core (1.5GHz) Quad-core 1.4GHz + Quad-core 1.0 GHz (Cortex A53) Adreno 405 GPU |
| RAM | 1.5 GB RAM | 1.5 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB Internal Storage (4.25 GB available) microSD card (128GB max) |
16 GB Internal Storage (11.6 GB available) microSD card (128GB max) |
| Body and Display | ||
| Display | 5” HD 720p (720×1280), Super AMOLED Display, 294 PPI pixel density | 5.5” HD 720p (720×1280), Super AMOLED Display, 267 PPI pixel density |
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm | 152.4 x 78.6 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 146 grams | 171 grams |
| Network | ||
| 2G bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | |
| 4G bands | LTE 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 5 (850), 7(2600), 8 (900), 20(800) LTE TD-40 (2300) Galaxy J7 |
|
| Photo and Video | ||
| Main Camera | 13MP, auto focus, LED flash, f/1.9 aperture. 1080p video at 30fps |
13MP, auto focus, LED flash, f/1.9 aperture. 1080p video at 30fps |
| Front Camera | 5MP, LED Flash | 5MP, LED Flash |
| Battery and Power Backup | ||
| Type | 2600 mAh Li-Ion (Removable) | 3000 mAh Li-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery Life – Internet (3G) – Internet (4G) – Internet (Wi-Fi) – Video Playback – Audio Playback – Talktime 3G |
Company rated Up to 9 hours Up to 9 hours Up to 11 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 62 hours Up to 18 hours |
Company rated Up to 9 hours Up to 9 hours Up to 11 hours Up to 13 hours Up to 76 hours Up to 18 hours |
| Fast Charging | NO | NO |
| Other Features | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, ANT+, USB 2.0 |
Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, ANT+, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| Location | GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| SIM | Dual-SIM: Micro | Dual-SIM: Micro |
| Availability | ||
| Colours | White, Gold, Black | White, Gold, Black |
| Price | PKR. 19,000/- (estimated) | PKR. 24,000/- (estimated) |
In an exciting development for Pakistan’s tech landscape, SpaceX’s revolutionary satellite internet service, Starlink, could…
In an exciting development for digital payment enthusiasts, Google has announced the expansion of its…
Beme, a pioneering tech brand, is thrilled to introduce its latest innovation, the Beme Nomad…
Apple is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the iPhone 16 lineup later…
OPPO, known for its innovation in smart devices, has announced the launch of its high-end…
Vivo, a leading global smartphone brand, has unveiled its latest addition to the Y Series…
View Comments
I was really loving it until I read "J-5 comes with 8 GB internal storage". That one minus ruined the whole phone for me.