Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
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vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
#5254Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
Performance
47.056.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
80.456.5
Battery
22.422.6
Build
85.90.2
Connectivity
56.447.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.528.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the vivo Y55L has a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by a quad-core Exynos 3475 chipset, whereas the Y55L utilizes an octa-core Snapdragon 430, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Y55L can record video at 1080p, compared to the J3's 720p.
- The J3 has a 2600 mAh battery, while the Y55L has a marginally larger 2650 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the J3 runs on Android 5.1.1 or 6.0, upgradable to 7.1.1, whereas the Y55L operates on Android 6 with Funtouch 2.6, providing a different user experience.
- In terms of build quality, the J3 is slightly lighter and has a plastic frame, while the Y55L's materials are unspecified but also lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
vivo Y55L (vivo 1603)
General
Release Date
2016, May 06
2016
Announced
2016, March 31
2016
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
For India
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Adreno 505
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
5 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
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
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)
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
138 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Gold, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
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 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 2.6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity