The unit of my Samsung phone is the Samsung Galaxy J5 was, and is, a great phone for people who want the stylish looks of a Samsung flagship without spending an arm and a leg. Yes, performance might not be as good, but for less than half the price, it's hard to be too critical.
Should you buy one in 2018 though? Although the price has come down since its original release date – you can now pick one up for around 7k – and performance still remains solid, there's one fly in the ointment. As the name suggests, Samsung likes releasing new versions of the J5 series every year, and the previous two models have been released in June, meaning a new version is likely around the corner.
It'll undoubtedly cost more that the 2017 model – probably around 10k if we were pushed to make a prediction – but it'll likely be be a step forward when in terms of procssing power and include a better camera. The new version could also have a further impact on the price of its predecessor. In short, it's worth holding on if you can. If you're desperate for a new phone right now you should consider the new moto g6, because, to be blunt, it's the best phone we've ever seen under 10k.
Should you buy one in 2018 though? Although the price has come down since its original release date – you can now pick one up for around 7k – and performance still remains solid, there's one fly in the ointment. As the name suggests, Samsung likes releasing new versions of the J5 series every year, and the previous two models have been released in June, meaning a new version is likely around the corner.
It'll undoubtedly cost more that the 2017 model – probably around 10k if we were pushed to make a prediction – but it'll likely be be a step forward when in terms of procssing power and include a better camera. The new version could also have a further impact on the price of its predecessor. In short, it's worth holding on if you can. If you're desperate for a new phone right now you should consider the new moto g6, because, to be blunt, it's the best phone we've ever seen under 10k.