Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) now available in South Korea

A new member of the Galaxy J lineup is now up for sale in South Korea. The Galaxy J5 (2017) launched yesterday, having a price of about $300 USD and so becoming one of the cheapest Samsung handsets to launch in the area so far.

These are the highlights of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017): Exynos 7870 Octa processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, microSD support up to 256 GB, 13 MP front and back cameras, a 5.2-inch HD display (1,280X720 pixels), all powered by a non-removable battery that provides 3,000 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) comes loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat and features dual SIM capabilities, next to the usual connectivity features - WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE, GPS.

In Europe, the price of the new Galaxy J5 is around €280 EUR - about $320 USD. For now, there is no word about this handset's arrival in the US, but we will let you know as soon as we find out anything about it.