Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
  • Released 2016, May 06 138g, 7.9mm thickness Android 5.1.1 or Android 6.0, up to 7.1.1 8GB/16GB storage, microSDXC
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA Mali-400 Mali-T720 - USA Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) Nano-SIM (USA models only) About 134.4 USD
  • 5" 720x1280 pixels
  • 8MP 720p
  • 1/2GB RAM Spreadtrum SC9830
  • 2600mAh Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) overview

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2016, May 06. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has 5. inch, Super AMOLED, a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels screen with Asahi Dragontrail Glass. It uses Spreadtrum SC9830 Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA chipset, Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA CPU, Mali-400 Mali-T720 - USA GPU. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) Nano-SIM (USA models only). Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has 8MP Single main camera, 2MP Single selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) uses Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable battery. The price of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is about 134.4 USD.

Score the key features of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) compared to the other phones on the market:

  • CPU Cores: 56 / 100 points
  • Camera pixels: 30 / 100 points
  • Screen resolution: 36 / 100 points
  • Battery capacity: 66 / 100 points
  • Price: 28 / 100 points

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) full specifications

VERSIONS:   

J320FN|J320F|J320G|J320M|J320A|J320V|J320P
Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro in India with 16 GB storage & 2 GB RAM

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Announced 2016, March 31. Released 2016, May 06
Status Discontinued

BODY

Dimensions 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
Build Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) Nano-SIM (USA models only)

DISPLAY

Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail Glass

PLATFORM

OS Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Spreadtrum SC9830 Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPU Mali-400 Mali-T720 - USA

MEMORY

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
  eMMC 4.5

MAIN CAMERA

Single 8 MP, f/2.2, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 720p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Single 2 MP (USA) 5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Video 720p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

COMMUNICATIONS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (market dependent)
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording (market dependent)
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

FEATURES

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity

BATTERY

Type Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 349 h
Talk time Up to 22 h
Music play Up to 77 h

MISCELLANEOUS

Colors White, Black, Gold
Models SM-J320H, SM-J3109, SM-J320FN, SM-J320P, SM-J320F, SM-J320M, SM-J320Y, SM-J320A, SM-J320G, SM-J327T1, SM-J320V, SM-J320YZ, SM-J320W8, SM-J320ZN, SM-J320N0, SM-J320R4
SAR 1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.48 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Price About 134.4 USD

TESTS

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 326
Basemark X: 1424
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.523 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 64dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 68dB
Audio quality Noise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -91.3dB
Battery life Endurance rating 66h

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