| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | |
| Operating system | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) | |
| Internal memory | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio | |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) | |
| Main Camera | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | LTE (unspecified) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio; recording | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| Body build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| Colors | Black, Gold | |
| Dimensions | 142.7 x 69.6 x 8.1 mm (5.62 x 2.74 x 0.32 in) | |
| Weight | - | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Features | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
