Samsung

Samsung Galaxy J3

Available. Released 2016, January 142.3  x  71  x  7.9 mm Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Samsung Galaxy J3

RM 454.00

Source last updated 26 Jan 2019 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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A 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen is the standout feature here, giving colours more punch than the LCD panels typically found on budget phones from this era. Resolution sits at 720 x 1280, which works fine at this screen size. Under the hood you get either an Exynos 3475 Quad or a Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset depending on the variant, paired with 1.5GB RAM and a choice of 8GB or 16GB storage. That's modest by today's standards, but there's a dedicated microSD slot supporting up to 256GB if you need more room.

On the camera side, the J3109 and J320F variants get an 8MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 5MP front camera capable of 720p video. Other variants drop to a 5MP rear and 2MP front setup. The removable 2600 mAh battery keeps things practical, and it runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. Samsung Galaxy J3 price in Malaysia starts from RM454, and it comes in White, Black or Gold.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2016, January

Performance

Processor
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - J320A
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC8830Exynos 3475 Quad - J320A
GPU
Mali-400Mali-T720 - J320A
RAM & Storage
8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
External Storage
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
OS
Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Battery
Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
5.0 inches (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio)
720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
Display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes

Body

Dimension
142.3  x  71  x  7.9 mm
Weight
138 g (4.87 oz)
Colors
White, Black, Gold

Connectivity

SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dua
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
USB
microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash - J3109, J320F5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash - J320P, J320A
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 720p@30fps - J3109, J320F2 MP - J320P, J320A
Video
1080p@30fps (J3109), 720p@30fps (J320P, J320F, J320A)
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
Sound Jack
Yes
\- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Samsung Galaxy J3 support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy J3 does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy J3 have?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 comes with 8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy J3?

The Samsung Galaxy J3 has a Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery battery.

Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J3 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2016, January).

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