Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4X
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and the Xiaomi Redmi 4X, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Price | $26 | $109 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 150 g |
| Released | Jul 2017 | Feb 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi 4X is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 4X 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) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undisclosed | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Features | — | 2.5D curved glass, 450 nits brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 72% NTSC color gamut |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 8 (initial), up to MIUI 11 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Adreno 505 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 128GB (some variants up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM (International variant); some regional variants had 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash (variant dependent) | — |
| Video | No official specification | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion (Non-removable) | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2400 mAh (some regional variants had 2600 mAh) | — |
| Charging | Standard 5W charging | 10W wired |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 432 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 36 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 87 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in) | 139.2 x 70 x 8.7 mm (5.48 x 2.76 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 150 g (5.29 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic frame, partial metal back (variant dependent) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass, unspecified version), aluminum back, aluminum frame, plastic ends |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| 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 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 4X |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, June | 2017, February 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, July | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 4X?
Xiaomi Redmi 4X — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 4X.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 4X?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 4X.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 4X?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — 142 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus 150 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 4X.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi 4X?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) — Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) versus Feb 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi 4X.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) or the Xiaomi Redmi 4X rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 4X 7/10.
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