LG Candy
#5168
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
#5184Category Breakdown
LG Candy
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The LG Candy and Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy J3 is equipped with an Exynos 7570 chipset and a slightly faster CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the LG Candy's 1.3 GHz, though both have 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy J3 benefits from a wider aperture (f/1.9) for potentially better low-light performance.
- The Galaxy J3 also has a larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh, compared to the LG Candy's 2500 mAh.
- In terms of software, the LG Candy runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), while the Galaxy J3 operates on Android 8.0 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience.
- Both phones share similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, weighing the same at 152g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Candy
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
For India
Versions: SM-J337U (USA unlocked); SM-J337A (AT&T); SM-J337V (Verizon); SM-J337T (T-Mobile); SM-J337P (Boost, Sprint, Virgin Mobile); SM-J337R (US Cellular); SM-J337W (Canada)Also known as: Galaxy J3 Star (T-Mobile); Galaxy Amp Prime 3 (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V 2018 (Verizon); Galaxy J3 Aura (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.76 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
142.7 x 70.1 x 8.9 mm (5.62 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
Weight
152 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Silver
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes