Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
#4453Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Performance
53.853.9
Camera
27.919.1
Display
44.542.1
Battery
21.221.2
Build
77.893.2
Connectivity
59.151.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.233.4
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
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, f/1.9, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head)
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)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity