Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (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 J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $26 | $65 |
| 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 | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 160 g |
| Released | Jul 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 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 J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undisclosed | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM (International variant); some regional variants had 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (J5 Pro variant) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash (variant dependent) | LED flash |
| Video | No official specification | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion (Non-removable) | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2400 mAh (some regional variants had 2600 mAh) | — |
| Charging | Standard 5W charging | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in) | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic frame, partial metal back (variant dependent) | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, June | June 2017 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, July | — |
| Released | — | June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 6/10.
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