Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (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 J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $6,508 | $65 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,350 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 160 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (J5 Pro variant) |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in) | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| 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 J5 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, January | June 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
| Released | — | June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — 2,350 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) — 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 6/10.
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