• 5" (1280x720)
  • 2GB
    Exynos 7570 Quad SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2400 mAh
  • 5.2" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 410 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 3100 mAh

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
ProductGalaxy J3 (2017) (Launched 2017-06-01)Galaxy J5 (2016) (Launched 2016-03-01)
Display5" 1280x720 5.2" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP (Primary)
  • 13-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7570 Quad SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Snapdragon 410 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2400 mAh3100 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 142g (5oz), 143.2x70.3x8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 inches)IP Rating, 159g (5.6oz), 145.8x72.3x8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches)
Price (Market)$119$419
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Display
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5"5.2"
Display/Body Ratio68.5%70.7%
Resolution1280x7201280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI282 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
Megapixel13-MP13-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2400 mAh3100 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time15 hours
Music Playback Time61 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
Processor BrandSamsungQualcomm
Processor NameExynos 7570 QuadSnapdragon 410
Processor ModelMSM8916
Processor # Cores44
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.4 GHz1.2 GHz
RAM Options2GB2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.0Android 6.0.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 MbpsLTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USBMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR EU Head0.66 W/Kg0.45 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.32 W/Kg1.17 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMMicro SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy J3 (2017)Galaxy J5 (2016)
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 6Apple iPhone SE12500250003750050000625007500087500100000112500125000137500

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 6Apple iPhone SE250050007500100001250015000175002000022500250002750030000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Motorola Moto G5Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 6Apple iPhone SE02.557.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Motorola Moto G5Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 6Apple iPhone SE0510152025303540455055606570758085

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone SEApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Motorola Moto G5Huawei P smartHuawei Y6 (2018)Lenovo S5Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)125015001750200022502500275030003250