Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
#4274Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Performance
47.052.8
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.420.0
Build
85.980.7
Connectivity
56.447.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.534.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, while the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 306 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is equipped with a Spreadtrum SC9830/Exynos 3475 Quad chipset and up to 2GB of RAM, whereas the S III uses the Exynos 4412 Quad with 1GB of RAM, making the J3 potentially more efficient for multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S III can record video at 1080p, compared to the J3's 720p.
- The J3 has a larger battery capacity of 2600 mAh compared to the S III's 2100 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the J3 runs Android 5.1.1 or 6.0, upgradable to 7.1.1, while the S III originally shipped with Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.3, indicating a more modern software experience on the J3.
- Both devices have a plastic build, but the S III features Gorilla Glass 2 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
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"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
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 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB 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, 1/3.0", 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, f/2.6
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2100 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)
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
138 g
133 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, aptX
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer