• 5" (1280x720)
  • 1.5GB
    MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 - Sprint MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 - BoostMobile SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 5-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J3 Emerge (Launched 2017-01-01), Price: 180 USD at Amazon
Display5" 1280x720
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
Computing
  • MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 - Sprint MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 - BoostMobile SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 147g (5.2oz), 140.9x70.1x8.7 mm (5.55 x 2.76 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$180
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Display
Diagonal (inches)5"
Display/Body Ratio69.8%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)294 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time23 hours
Music Playback Time71 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8937 Snapdragon 430 - Sprint MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 - BoostMobile
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.4 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
Connector TypeMicro USB
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy J3 Emerge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J3 Emerge was retailing at around $180 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy J3 Emerge does not appear to be water-resistant as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J3 Emerge does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asia. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J3 Emerge 1280x720 screen resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy J3 Emerge does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J3 Emerge does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J3 Emerge is a 4G smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J3 Emerge does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy J3 Emerge is not a USB-C smartphone.
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Yes, the Galaxy J3 Emerge has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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Higher is better