Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Price | $6,093 | $60 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 159 g |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~282 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB LPDDR3 RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Specs | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | LED flash (regional variation) | LED flash |
| Specs | — | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh | Removable Li-Ion |
| Talk time | Up to 15 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | Up to 53 h | — |
| Capacity | — | 3100 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.60 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Metal frame |
| Colors | — | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, June | 2016, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2016, June | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2016, April |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro versus 3,100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro — 139 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro versus 159 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro — Jun 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro versus Apr 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016).
Is the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) 6/10.
Best phone lists →
