Lenovo A3900
#5320
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge
#6725Category Breakdown
Lenovo A3900
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge
Performance
45.954.8
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.419.1
Battery
20.822.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.551.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.422.4
Summary
- The Lenovo A3900 and Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge both feature a 5.0-inch display, but the J3 Emerge offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels compared to the A3900's 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the J3 Emerge is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 430 chipset and 16GB of RAM, while the A3900 has a Mediatek MT6752 chipset and 4GB of RAM, making the J3 Emerge more capable for multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the J3 Emerge's camera has a wider aperture (f/1.9) and supports 1080p video recording, enhancing low-light performance and video quality.
- The J3 Emerge also has a larger battery capacity of 2600 mAh compared to the A3900's 2300 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the A3900 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the J3 Emerge is updated to Android 6.0.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A3900
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Preliminary specifications
Versions: Galaxy J3 Emerge J327P (Sprint); Galaxy J3 Eclipse J327V (Verizon); Galaxy J3 Prime J327T (T-Mobile); Galaxy Express Prime 2 J327A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp Prime 2 J327A (Cricket)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) - SprintQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - BoostMobile, Cricket, T-Mobile
CPU
Octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - SprintQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - BoostMobile, Cricket, T-Mobile
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
Adreno 505 - SprintAdreno 308 - BoostMobile, Cricket, T-Mobile
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps (J3 Emerge, J3 Eclipse, Galaxy J3 Prime); 720p@30fps (Amp Prime 2)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.8 x 71.8 x 9 mm (5.62 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
140.9 x 70.1 x 8.7 mm (5.55 x 2.76 x 0.34 in)
Weight
157 g
147 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pearl White, Silver
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)Android 7.0 (Nougat) - Amp Prime 2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass