Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 57%
Highlights
5 inches
Exynos 7570 Quad
2 GB RAM
13 MP
2400 mAh

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), which pairs beautifully with its 5 inches display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 2400 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 70%
Camera 36%
Battery 58%
Memory 64%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type PLS
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm² (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Main Camera

Single
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Video 1080p@30fps
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.2
Features LED flash

Body

Dimensions 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
Weight 142 g (5.01 oz)
Build Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors White, Black, Gold, Blue

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 38, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SIM Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Platform

OS Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720 MP2

Memory

Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 16GB 2GB RAM
Storage Type eMMC 5.0
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (optional)
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable

Miscellaneous

Models SM-J330F, J330F, J330G, SM-J330G, SM-J330FN, SM-J3308, SM-J327F, SM-S337TL, SM-J3300, SM-J330L, SM-J327U, SM-J330N
SAR EU 0.66 W/kg (head)   1.32 W/kg (body)

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