Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro original?
Copies of the Galaxy J5 Pro look right and even say Galaxy J5 Pro in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy J5 Pro vs a copy
| A real Galaxy J5 Pro | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-J530G, SM-J530GM, SM-J530Y | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY J5 PRO" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T830 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy J5 Pro's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy J5 Pro. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy J5 Pro checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A Galaxy J5 Pro showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Galaxy J5 Pro or Galaxy J7 Pro?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy J5 Pro | Galaxy J7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-J530G, SM-J530GM | SM-J730G, SM-J730GM |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T830 | Mali-T830 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy J5 Pro?
A real Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro reports SM-J530G or SM-J530GM or SM-J530Y or SM-J530YM. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy J5 Pro have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy J5 Pro run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy J5 Pro is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy J5 Pro, for free.