DEAL Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Watch 7. Subscribe today and be the first to learn about One 7 beta!

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

News For You
News For You
Notifications

Latest Samsung Galaxy J5 news

Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Samsung Galaxy J5, with regular updates and all the information you need.

Galaxy J7 could receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update

Galaxy J7 could receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update

It's starting to look like the first-generation Galaxy J7 will receive the much-anticipated Android 7.0 update after all. The handset has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's database running a build of Nougat, so it's safe to assume that Samsung is planning on distributing the upgrade in the near future. There's no word on whether […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 7 years ago
Original Galaxy J5 getting update with July security patch in Europe

Original Galaxy J5 getting update with July security patch in Europe

Samsung is currently pushing out an update that brings the July security patch to the original Galaxy J5 in Europe. The 45MB update doesn't have anything else of importance, other than the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. As for the July security patch, it addresses a total of 65 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 7 years ago
Here’s one feature that keeps Samsung’s budget phones ahead of the competition

Here’s one feature that keeps Samsung’s budget phones ahead of the competition

In the budget smartphone space, Samsung lost the specs race a long time ago. The emergence of Chinese manufacturers offering low-cost phones with impressive specs in recent years has made Samsung's budget phones far less attractive as far as the value-for-money factor is concerned. Samsung's phones continue to sell well, but the company's popularity and […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 7 years ago
Samsung’s new Galaxy J5 Pro is just an updated version of the Galaxy J5 (2017)

Samsung’s new Galaxy J5 Pro is just an updated version of the Galaxy J5 (2017)

It has only been a month since Samsung launched the new Galaxy J (2017) series and the company has already launched a slightly updated model of one of the new handsets. It has announced the Galaxy J5 Pro in Thailand today. The handset is essentially a Galaxy J5 (2017) with minor changes. The Galaxy J5 […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
First Galaxy J5 (2017) firmware update brings June security patch

First Galaxy J5 (2017) firmware update brings June security patch

Samsung recently launched its revamped Galaxy J series. The Galaxy J5 (2017) is directly available in the Netherlands today and the release coincides with the rollout of the first firmware update for this handset. The update that's rolling out now brings the June security patch for the Galaxy J5 (2017). The Galaxy J5 (2017) has […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017) prices confirmed

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy J (2017) series officially today. We had been hearing a lot of rumors about these devices over the past few months. A couple of models had been listed on Amazon France and Germany in recent weeks which suggested that the official launch was not that far off. Samsung has […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 (2017)

After months of endless rumors, Samsung today announced the new Galaxy J (2017) series. The new handsets keep up the J series' history of offering powerful and stylish smartphones at affordable price points. Featuring a stylish metal body, the Galaxy J3 (2017), the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J7 (2017) promise improved performance, camera […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5

Galaxy J5 (2017) launch now expected on June 5

We heard a lot of reports so far that the new handsets from Samsung's Galaxy J (2017) series will be unveiled in June. The company is yet to provide a confirmed release date at this point in time. However, if a listing for the device is believed, it may be out on June 5. Earlier […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) release in Europe may take place on June 22

Galaxy J5 (2017) release in Europe may take place on June 22

There have already been countless leaks and rumors concerning the Galaxy J (2017) series. We know that the company has made certain improvements to the series and that it shouldn't be long before they're officially announced. If a retailer's listing is to be believed, the Galaxy J5 (2017) may be released in Europe starting June […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
New Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) renders reveal all color options

New Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) renders reveal all color options

We have been seeing a lot of leaks and reports concerning the Galaxy J (2017) series over the past few weeks. There's enough circumstantial evidence to support the theory that Samsung will be launching the new series in the near future. New renders of the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) have been leaked […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) said to get better cameras, fingerprint scanner

Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) said to get better cameras, fingerprint scanner

It's no secret that Samsung has the Galaxy J (2017) series in the pipeline. According to a new report, the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) will both receive better cameras and a fingerprint scanner. The report is accompanied by pictures which compare the specifications between the 2016 and 2017 models of the Galaxy […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 7 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) pictures leaked

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) pictures leaked

We've been hearing reports for the past few months now that Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy J5 (2017) in the near future. The company hasn't made an official announcement yet but the device has already been spotted at the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance which suggests that a release is not that far off. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung announces Galaxy J3 Pro in India

Samsung announces Galaxy J3 Pro in India

Chances are, you've heard of Samsung's more budget-friendly Galaxy J series along with its particular phones such as the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, and even the Galaxy J7. The Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy J5 Prime are presumed to be the best of the Galaxy J experience, but Samsung has started “priming” the J3 with […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 8 years ago
January security patch now arriving on the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe

January security patch now arriving on the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe

Less than 24 hours after it arrived on the Galaxy J7 (2016), Samsung has started rolling out the January security patch for the first-generation Galaxy J5 in Europe; bringing fixes for a total of 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures in the Android OS and an additional 28 patches specifically for the handset. Blast from the past: Galaxy J5 Review: […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) release may not be that far off

Galaxy J5 (2017) release may not be that far off

Samsung has already refreshed one of its mid-range series for 2017 and some of its other series are expected to receive the same treatment in the near future. The new Galaxy J series may arrive in the coming months as the Galaxy J5 (2017) has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance. This certification is normally […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Load more