Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
#5398
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
#5396Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.954.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and Galaxy J5 Prime both feature a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of build quality, the J3 has a glass front with an aluminum back, while the J5 Prime uses Gorilla Glass for added durability and has a plastic back.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with the Exynos 7570 chipset, 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, featuring a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2400 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The J3 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, while the J5 Prime starts with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, offering a slightly different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016, September 19
Description
Versions: J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017); Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)Versions: G570, G570F/DS (EMEA); G570Y (Australia)
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
PLS
PLS 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
Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent)
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
142.8 x 69.5 x 8.1 mm (5.62 x 2.74 x 0.32 in)
Weight
142 g
143 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes