Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge
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ZTE Gabb Z2
#3989Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge
ZTE Gabb Z2
Performance
54.860.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.131.2
Battery
22.422.6
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
51.348.9
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
22.437.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Gabb Z2 has a slightly larger 5.45-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J3 Emerge is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Gabb Z2 utilizes a Mediatek Helio A22 with a quad-core CPU, providing better processing speed.
- The camera capabilities differ as well, with the J3 Emerge having a 5 MP rear camera compared to the Gabb Z2's 8 MP, and the Gabb Z2 also has a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera versus the J3 Emerge's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the J3 Emerge at 2600 mAh and the Gabb Z2 slightly higher at 2650 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- Lastly, the J3 Emerge runs on Android 6.0.1, while the Gabb Z2 operates on a more recent Android 10, indicating a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge
ZTE Gabb Z2
General
Release Date
2017
2020
Announced
2017
2020
Description
Versions: Galaxy J3 Emerge J327P (Sprint); Galaxy J3 Eclipse J327V (Verizon); Galaxy J3 Prime J327T (T-Mobile); Galaxy Express Prime 2 J327A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp Prime 2 J327A (Cricket)
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
TFT
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) - SprintQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - BoostMobile, Cricket, T-Mobile
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - SprintQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - BoostMobile, Cricket, T-Mobile
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505 - SprintAdreno 308 - BoostMobile, Cricket, T-Mobile
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (J3 Emerge, J3 Eclipse, Galaxy J3 Prime); 720p@30fps (Amp Prime 2)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2650 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.9 x 70.1 x 8.7 mm (5.55 x 2.76 x 0.34 in)
147 x 71 x 9.7 mm (5.79 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
147 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Silver, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)Android 7.0 (Nougat) - Amp Prime 2
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer