Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) was announced in 2017, June. Released 2017, July With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) PLS, Powered by Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) and running Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, f/1.9, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 38, 40
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2017, June. Released 2017, July
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
  • Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

  • Type: PLS
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Chipset: Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T720 MP2

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 13 MP, f/1.9, AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.2
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes (optional)
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
  • Talk time: Up to 15 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 61 h

Misc

  • Colors: White, Black, Gold, Blue
  • Models: SM-J330F, J330F, J330G, SM-J330G, SM-J330FN, SM-J3308, SM-J327F, SM-S337TL, SM-J3300, SM-J330L, SM-J327U, SM-J330N
  • SAR EU: 0.66 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 110 EUR