Samsung is widely expected to upgrade its popular Galaxy J series of mid-range smartphones this year with three new models, including the Galaxy J3 (2017), the Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Galaxy J7 (2017). While the Galaxy J3 (2017) is already available for sale via AT&T in the U.S., press renders and full details about specifications of the Galaxy J5 (2017) leaked online on Tuesday.
The leaked information about the 2017 edition of the Galaxy J5 smartphone, which is expected to land in Europe soon, echoes previous rumours that the device will sport a premium look with a metal body and overhauled design. The leaked specs also suggest that despite being a mid-range device, the Galaxy J5 (2017) could be equipped with enough power to take on many of its rivals in the premium segment.
The upcoming is handset is expected to feature a 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It's also said to sport a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with HD (720p) resolution.
When it comes to cameras, the Galaxy J5 (2017) is likely to feature 13-megapixel snappers on the back and front with f/1.7 and f/1.9 aperture, respectively. There will also be a fingerprint sensor built inside the physical Home button on the front.
The phone will likely run on Android 7.0 Nougat while being powered by a 3,000 mAh battery. The smartphone, which will definitely include 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, is expected to be launched in Europe in June with a price tag of €279 (Rs. 19,845).
Tuesday's report came after the Galaxy J3 (2017) was launched with Android 7.0 Nougat in the U.S. for $179.99 (Rs. 11,524). The phone features a 5-inch HD display, Samsung's Exynos 7570 quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, 1.5GB of RAM and internal storage of 16GB which is expandable up to 256GB.
The handset comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It's powered by a 2,600mAh battery, and features connectivity options like 4G LTE with VoLTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.2.
