Overall Score
38.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3792)38.5
Performance(#5801)47.0
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#450)85.9
Connectivity(#3178)56.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) features a compact design with dimensions of 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 138g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Spreadtrum SC9830/Exynos 3475 Quad chipset, with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz and 1.3 GHz, supported by 1.5GB or 2GB of RAM depending on the variant.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of 720p video recording, while the front camera is a 2 MP sensor.
- Battery capacity stands at 2600 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available.
- The device runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradeable to 7.1.1 Nougat, offering basic software features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0/4.1, and NFC support.
- It lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but does include a headphone jack.
- The build quality is adequate for everyday use, and it is available in white, black, and gold colors.
- Overall, the Galaxy J3 (2016) serves as a basic smartphone with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, May 06
Announced2016, March 31
DescriptionVersions: 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
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPUMali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Memory8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight138 g
MaterialsGlass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity