Category Breakdown
Posh Icon HD X551
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Performance
46.847.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.580.4
Battery
20.022.4
Build
0.285.9
Connectivity
33.556.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.938.5
Summary
- The Posh Icon HD X551 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Posh is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580A chipset and a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Galaxy J3 utilizes a Spreadtrum SC9830 with a slightly faster quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J3 records video at 720p compared to the 1080p of the Posh.
- The Galaxy J3 also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Posh's 2100 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, with the J3 offering an upgrade path to newer versions.
- The build quality of the J3 includes a glass front and plastic back, while the Posh has a simpler design with various color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Posh Icon HD X551
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
General
Release Date
2016
2016, May 06
Announced
2015
2016, March 31
Description
N/A
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
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580A (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 79 x 8.2 mm (6.03 x 3.11 x 0.32 in)
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
115 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Dark Grey, White, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/ Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
