Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
#5398
Sony Xperia Z1
#5370Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Sony Xperia Z1
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.955.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) features a PLS display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z1 has a higher-resolution TFT display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by the Exynos 7570 Quad chipset, whereas the Xperia Z1 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 800, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Xperia Z1 is superior with a 20.7 MP rear sensor compared to the J3's 13 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The J3 has a smaller 2400 mAh battery, while the Z1 offers a larger 3000 mAh capacity, potentially leading to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the J3 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to 9.0 Pie, whereas the Xperia Z1 originally shipped with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop, indicating a more dated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices featuring glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the J3 is lighter at 142g compared to the Z1's 170g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Sony Xperia Z1
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
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 Sony Xperia Z1 Honami, Sony Xperia Z1 C6902/L39h, Sony Xperia Z1 C6903, Sony Xperia Z1 C6906, Sony Xperia Z1 C6943
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
PLS
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
144 x 74 x 8.5 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
142 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes