Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy J5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Price | $58 | $50 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 146 g |
| Released | May 2016 | Jun 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 is ahead on storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.2 cm2 (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 67.5% screen-to-body ratio |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Protection | Asahi Dragontrail Glass | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~294 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) or 7.0 (Nougat) depending on region/carrier | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC9830 (most regions) or Exynos 3475 (some regions) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (some US variants) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | 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) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 (Spreadtrum) or Mali-T720 (Exynos) or Adreno 306 (Snapdragon 410) | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (USA models) | — |
| RAM | — | 1.5 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8 GB or 16 GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF (most regions) or 5 MP (some US variants) | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 (most regions) or 2 MP (some US variants) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 22 h (3G) | Up to 18 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 77 h | Up to 62 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) | 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.59 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame | Plastic body and back cover |
| SIM | Micro-SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM) or Nano-SIM (USA models only) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) (model dependent) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/model dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy J5 |
|---|
| Announced | March 2016 | June 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued (as of 2018) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J5?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) versus 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or Samsung Galaxy J5?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) — May 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) versus Jun 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy J5.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) or the Samsung Galaxy J5 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 6/10.
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