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Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro#4088

Released: 2016

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Overall Score

57.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4088)57.2
Performance(#10895)54.3
Camera(#6184)42.1
Display(#1856)79.5
Battery(#11231)43.5
Build(#778)79.8

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro features a compact design with dimensions of 142.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm and a weight of 139g, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back for a premium feel.
  • Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth operation for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • Battery life is sustained by a 2600 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, which may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port, and it includes a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Galaxy J3 Pro offers a solid combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionFor China

Display

Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions142.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.60 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight139 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes