Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $6,508 | $26 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,350 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 5 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 142 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jul 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | PLS TFT LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Undisclosed |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | 16GB 2GB RAM (International variant); some regional variants had 1.5GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | No official specification |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | LED flash (variant dependent) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion (Non-removable) |
| Capacity | — | 2400 mAh (some regional variants had 2600 mAh) |
| Charging | — | Standard 5W charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in) | 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 142 g (5.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, partial metal back (variant dependent) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, January | 2017, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2017, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 2,350 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) — 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 6/10.
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