Samsung

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

Name: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Price: 625 MYR

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

RM 625.00

Source last updated 7 Dec 2018 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad - J320AChipset 8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAMRAM & Storage 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash - J3109, J320F5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash - J320P, J320ARear Camera Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh batteryBattery

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) price in Malaysia starts from RM625, putting it firmly in budget territory. The 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen is the standout feature at this price point, running at 720 x 1280 pixels with roughly 294 ppi, which gives sharper colours and contrast than the LCD panels typical of this segment.

Under the hood you get a quad-core chipset (Exynos 3475 or Spreadtrum SC9830 depending on variant) paired with 1.5GB RAM and either 8GB or 16GB storage. That's tight by modern standards, but a dedicated microSD slot lets you add up to 256GB more. Android 5.1.1 Lollipop runs the show.

Camera-wise, the 8MP rear sensor with LED flash and autofocus handles daylight shots fine, while a 2600mAh removable battery keeps things running. Dual SIM support and Wi-Fi Direct round out a spec sheet built for basic daily use rather than heavy multitasking.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2016, January

Performance

Processor: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - J320A
Chipset: Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 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, dual stand-by)
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