Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
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Sony Xperia Z1
#4670Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Sony Xperia Z1
Performance
53.860.5
Camera
27.936.0
Display
44.521.4
Battery
21.224.2
Build
77.894.1
Connectivity
59.160.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.231.8
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
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, f/1.9, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
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
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass