Samsung Galaxy J3 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 03.01.16 | Updated: 07.27.20
  • Model: Galaxy J3
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.65 out of 5 (31 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

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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

Samsung Galaxy J3 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy J3 scores 24156 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830 chipset.

Samsung Galaxy J3 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score24156 (Position 1376 out of 2128)
Antutu 7 Ranking
1370. Lenovo Vibe C224325
1371. Xiaomi MI-224322
1372. Pantech Vega R3 IM-A850L24198
1373. Xiaomi MI-2s24191
1374. HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle24185
1375. Coolpad Porto24175
1376. Samsung Galaxy J324156
1377. Panasonic P924153
1378. Wiko Rainbow Jam24153
1379. Microsoft Lumia 55024153
1380. Wiko Ufeel fab24152
1381. Huawei Y6II Compact24152
1382. Wiko Ufeel24113

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
GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1853. LG Nexus 4 E96083
1854. LG Stylo 282
1855. Samsung Galaxy A382
1856. Motorola Moto E481
1857. Motorola Moto C Plus81
1858. LG Q681
1859. Samsung Galaxy J380
1860. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)79
1861. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)79
1862. Samsung Galaxy S5 mini73
1863. Cubot J1070
1864. Motorola Moto C70
1865. Tecno Pop 569
GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1841. Samsung Galaxy A3280
1842. Motorola Moto C Plus277
1843. Lenovo A6000275
1844. LG Nexus 4 E960271
1845. LG Stylo 2269
1846. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core268
1847. Samsung Galaxy J3261
1848. VKworld F1260
1849. Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)259
1850. LG Aristo 2254
1851. Cubot KingKong CS249
1852. ZTE Blade A31 Plus248
1853. Samsung I9300I Galaxy S3 Neo243
GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
834. Asus PadFone X mini447
835. Motorola Moto C446
836. Lenovo A2010446
837. Lava Z60444
838. Philips I908443
839. Archos 50c Oxygen442
840. Samsung Galaxy J3441
841. Oppo Neo 7439
842. Lenovo A806439
843. Nokia Lumia 1020438
844. Panasonic P91436
845. LG Leon436
846. Wiko Pulp433
GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
866. Wiko Jerry1171
867. BLU Studio 5.0 C HD1168
868. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)1167
869. Lenovo S6601167
870. Blackview A71166
871. BLU Studio Touch1164
872. Samsung Galaxy J31159
873. Samsung Galaxy E51158
874. Lava A97 2GB+1157
875. Motorola Moto E3 Power1156
876. ZTE Blade L31156
877. HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim 1155
878. alcatel 1c (2019)1154
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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Samsung Galaxy J3 Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy J3 was officially announced and released on November, 2015. It is available in White, Black, Gold.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Price

The Samsung Galaxy J3 starts at 120 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
8/16 GB120 EUR
1.5/2 GB RAM120 EUR

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?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 was released on November, 2015.

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

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy J3 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is available in the following colors: White, Black, Gold.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy J3?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 scores 24156 points in AnTuTu 7.

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