Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
#4051Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
Performance
47.053.7
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.425.4
Build
85.984.7
Connectivity
56.458.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.536.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC9830/Exynos 3475 Quad chipset with 1.5 GHz and 1.3 GHz CPU options, whereas the Note II uses an Exynos 4412 Quad at 1.6 GHz, offering better processing capabilities and 16GB of RAM compared to the J3's 8GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Note II can record video at 1080p, while the J3 is limited to 720p.
- The Note II also has a larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the J3's 2600 mAh.
- Software-wise, the J3 runs on Android 5.1.1 or 6.0, upgradable to 7.1.1, while the Note II initially launched with Android 4.1.1 and is upgradable to 4.4.2, featuring the TouchWiz UI.
- Both phones have a plastic build with glass fronts, but the Note II is heavier at 183g compared to the J3's 138g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100
General
Release Date
2016, May 06
2012
Announced
2016, March 31
2012
Description
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
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 in)
Weight
138 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Titanium Gray, Marble White, Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, Pink, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.23 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(LTE)/21.1(3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer