Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy J4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Price | $26 | $7,968 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 175 g |
| Released | Jul 2017 | May 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J4 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J4 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
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undisclosed | 2.5D Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM (International variant); some regional variants had 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash (variant dependent) | LED flash |
| Video | No official specification | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion (Non-removable) | Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery |
| Capacity | 2400 mAh (some regional variants had 2600 mAh) | — |
| Charging | Standard 5W charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in) | 151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 175 g (6.17 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic frame, partial metal back (variant dependent) | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J4 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, June | 2018, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, July | Available. Released 2018, May |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J4?
Samsung Galaxy J4 — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J4.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J4?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J4.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J4?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 175 g for the Samsung Galaxy J4.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J4?
Samsung Galaxy J4 — Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus May 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J4.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J4 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J4 6/10.
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