Apple iPhone XR vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- iPhone XR:
- LCD
- Galaxy J5 (2017):
- OLED
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Weight
Galaxy J5 (2017): 34 g lighter
- iPhone XR:
- 194 g
- Galaxy J5 (2017):
- 160 g
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Width
Galaxy J5 (2017): 4.4 mm narrower
- iPhone XR:
- 75.7 mm
- Galaxy J5 (2017):
- 71.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Galaxy J5 (2017): 0.9 in smaller diagonal
- iPhone XR:
- 6.1 in
- Galaxy J5 (2017):
- 5.2 in
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Chipset
- iPhone XR:
- Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
- Galaxy J5 (2017):
- Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
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Height
Galaxy J5 (2017): 4.7 mm shorter
- iPhone XR:
- 150.9 mm
- Galaxy J5 (2017):
- 146.2 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPhone XR
- Height:
- 150.9 mm +4.7 mm versus Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Width:
- 75.7 mm +4.4 mm versus Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Depth:
- 8.3 mm
2. Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Height:
- 146.2 mm
- Width:
- 71.3 mm
- Depth:
- 8 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPhone XR
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.1 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 91.3 cm²
2. Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 74.5 cm²
iPhone XR has approximately 22.5% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy J5 (2017).
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 64 GB | 3 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 128 GB | 3 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 256 GB | 3 GB RAM | Unknown |
Galaxy J5 (2017): Original memory entry
16 GB · 2 GB RAM - Global32 GB · 2 GB RAM - LATAM · SEA32 GB · 3 GB RAM - Pro edition
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPhone XR
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Galaxy J5 (2017)
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. iPhone XR2. Galaxy J5 (2017)
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | iPhone XR | Galaxy J5 (2017) |
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| Dop |
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