Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) vs Apple iPhone SE Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) and Apple iPhone SE - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018):

Removable battery design allows for easy replacement if necessary.
Option for Dual SIM support in some models, providing flexibility for users with two phone numbers.
microSD card support for up to 256 GB offers expandable storage.
Relatively more affordable price at 150 EUR.

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone SE:

More powerful Apple A9 chipset results in better performance and efficiency.
Higher resolution rear camera at 12 MP with 4K video capability.
Compact build and lighter weight (113g) may be preferable for users looking for a smaller device.
Support for Apple Pay via NFC, providing a convenient method for contactless payments.
Fingerprint sensor for secure and quick unlocking of the device.

While the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) is a budget-friendly option with dual SIM and expandable storage, the Apple iPhone SE stands out with its powerful chipset, better camera capabilities, and support for Apple's ecosystem including Apple Pay and regular iOS updates, despite being an older model.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) or Apple iPhone SE Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)	Apple iPhone SE
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2018, June	2016, March
Dimensions (HxWxD)	142.7 x 70.1 x 8.9 mm \| 5.62 x 5.62 x 2.76 in	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm \| 4.87 x 4.87 x 2.31 in
Weight	152 g \| 5.36 oz	113 g \| 3.99 oz
Body Build		Front glass, aluminum body
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Black, Blue, Gold	Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Battery	2600 mAh, Removable Li-Ion	1624 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life		Stand by time - Up to 240 h (2G) / Up to 240 h (3G) Talking time - Up to 14 h (3G) Music play - Up to 50 h
Approximate price	150 EUR	300 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD	LED-backlit IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	5" in	4" in
Screen area	68.9 cm²	44.1 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.9%	60.8%
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	640 x 1136 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	294 PPI	326 PPI
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	8 MP, Single	12 MP, Single
Camera specs	-8 MP, AF, f/1.9	-12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3'', 1.22µm, PDAF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single	1.2 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2	1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Functions		Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video		720p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo)	iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3
Chipset	- Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)	- Apple A9 (14 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53	- Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU	Mali-T720	PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB	No
Internal memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM	16/32/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total		240258
Antutu 10 CPU		71620
Antutu 10 GPU		72243
Antutu 10 Mem		44386
Antutu 10 UX		71620
Antutu 8 Total		177368
Antutu 7 Total
GeekBench 6 Single Core		614
GeekBench 6 Multi Core		912
GeekBench 6 Metal		2687
GeekBench 5 Single Core		541
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core		995

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T -4G - LTE LTE band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 14(700) - AT&T	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 CDMA 800 / 1900 - A1662, A1723 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A1662, A1723 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1662, A1723 TD‑SCDMA - A1723 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700) - A1662 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - A1723
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC		Yes (Apple Pay only)
USB	microUSB 2.0	2.0, proprietary reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE	4.2, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation		SAR - 1.17 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.72 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others		- 16-bit/44.1kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Sensors	- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	- Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other extras		- Siri natural language commands and dictation --Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Versions	- Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Star for T-Mobile; Galaxy Amp Prime 3 for Cricket	- Supported LTE Networks

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