Samsung Galaxy J3

Added: 03.01.16 | Updated: 07.27.20
  • Model: Galaxy J3
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.62 out of 5 (29 votes)
  • Price: 120 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2015
  • Dimensions: 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm
  • Weight: 138 g
  • Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9830
  • Built-in memory: 8/16 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5 inches
  • Battery: 2600 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 8MP
  • Front camera: Single, 2MP

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Samsung Galaxy J3 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J3 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy J3

Other names

Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also know

Launch date

2015, November

Samsung Galaxy J3 PricePrice

First price

120 EUR

Samsung Galaxy J3 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.6 in (142.3 mm)

Width

2.8 in ( 71 mm)

Depth

0.31 in ( 7.9 mm)

Weight

4.87 oz (138 grams)

Build materials

Plastic body

Water resistant

Colors

White, Black, Gold

Case

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Samsung Galaxy J3 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5 in

Screen Area

68.9 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

294 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

68.2%

Screen Protection

Asahi Dragontrail Glass

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy J3 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Spreadtrum SC9830
or Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA

CPU

- Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
-Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA

GPU

- Mali-400
-Mali-T720 - USA

Samsung Galaxy J3 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

8/16 GB, 1.5/2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy J3 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy J3 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/2.2, AF
-5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA

Features

LED flash, HDR

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy J3 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-2 MP (USA)
-5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy J3 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
SIM Card Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM (USA models only)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.48 W/kg (head)     0.42 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.17 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy J3 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (market dependent)
USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Samsung Galaxy J3 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2600 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 349 h
Video playback - Up to 22 h
Audio playback - Up to 77 h

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy J3 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording (mark
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy J3 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score24156 (Position 1376 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy J3 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core80 (Position 1859 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core261 (Position 1847 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core441 (Position 840 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1159 (Position 872 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript740

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the Samsung Galaxy J3 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy J3, released in November 2015, is a versatile smartphone that caters to users looking for a budget-friendly yet capable device. It features a plastic body with a Super AMOLED 5-inch capacitive touchscreen, offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, leading to a pixel density of 294 PPI. The screen is safeguarded by Asahi Dragontrail Glass and has a 16:9 aspect ratio, encompassing 68.2% of the body.

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Samsung Galaxy J3 Reviews and Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J3 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy J3 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 120 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy J3 come out?

Samsung Galaxy J3 mobile was launched on in these colors: White, Black, Gold.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy J3 ?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 has dimensions of Height: 142.3 mm Width: 71 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 138 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy J3?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 294 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy J3 have?

Device comes with chipset Spreadtrum SC9830 with processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA. Samsung Galaxy J3 is available with internal memory of 8/16 GB, 1.5/2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy J3?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.2, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA and features like LED flash, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy J3?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2 MP (USA) 5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions) and features like