Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a budget-focused device, powered by the Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2016).
2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 142.8 x 69.5 x 8.1 mm (5.62 x 2.74 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetExynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 143g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2016, September 19. Released 2016, October
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)Versions: G570, G570F/DS (EMEA); G570Y (Australia)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
PLS LCD
Standard LCD display
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent)
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
143g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142.8 x 69.5 x 8.1 mm (5.62 x 2.74 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
