HTC Desire 530 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC Desire 530 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Price | $325 | $58 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,200 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 138 g |
| Released | Feb 2016 | May 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.2 cm2 (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version, not widely confirmed) | Asahi Dragontrail Glass |
Platform
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) or 7.0 (Nougat) depending on region/carrier |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) | Spreadtrum SC9830 (most regions) or Exynos 3475 (some regions) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (some US variants) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 (Spreadtrum) or Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 (Exynos) or Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (Snapdragon 410) |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Mali-400 MP2 (Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (Exynos) or Adreno 306 (Snapdragon 410) |
Memory
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (USA models) |
Main Camera
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF (most regions) or 5 MP (some US variants) |
| Features | BSI sensor, HDR mode, Panorama mode, LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.8 | 5 MP, f/2.2 (most regions) or 2 MP (some US variants) |
| Features | BSI sensor, Auto Selfie, Voice Selfie, Photo Editor, HDR mode | — |
| Video | 720p | Yes |
Battery
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 13 hours (3G) | Up to 22 h (3G) |
| Stand-by | Up to 392 hours (3G) | — |
| Music play | — | Up to 77 h |
Body
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.33 in) | 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM) or Nano-SIM (USA models only) |
| Build | Plastic body with unique micro-splash finish | Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, aptX | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| HTC Desire 530 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | March 2016 |
| Status | Available. Released March 2016 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC Desire 530 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — 2,200 mAh for the HTC Desire 530 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016).
Which is lighter, HTC Desire 530 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — 140 g for the HTC Desire 530 versus 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016).
Which is newer, HTC Desire 530 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — Feb 2016 for the HTC Desire 530 versus May 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016).
Is the HTC Desire 530 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the HTC Desire 530 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) 6/10.
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