Nokia 3 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 3 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $26 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,630 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 142 g |
| Released | Jun 2017 | Jul 2017 |
Summary: Nokia 3 is ahead on battery, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | PLS TFT LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% 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 | Undisclosed |
Platform
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP1/MP2 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Memory
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR3 | — |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB eMMC 5.0 | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM (International variant); some regional variants had 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF, f/2.0, 1.12 µm | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, 84° FOV | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | No official specification |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash (variant dependent) |
Battery
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion (Non-removable) |
| Capacity | 2630 mAh | 2400 mAh (some regional variants had 2600 mAh) |
| Charging | — | Standard 5W charging |
Body
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.4 x 71.4 x 8.48 mm (5.65 x 2.81 x 0.33 in) | 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) | 142 g (5.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, partial metal back (variant dependent) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (single or dual SIM variants) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Nokia 3 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | February 2017 | 2017, June |
| Status | Discontinued (September 2020) | Available. Released 2017, July |
| Release Date | June 2017 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 3 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Nokia 3 — 2,630 mAh for the Nokia 3 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Which is lighter, Nokia 3 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Nokia 3 — 140 g for the Nokia 3 versus 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Which is newer, Nokia 3 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — Jun 2017 for the Nokia 3 versus Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Is the Nokia 3 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 3 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 6/10.
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