Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017: Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, we take a closer look at the key differences and similarities between these two popular smartphones. From design and display to performance and camera capabilities, find out which device comes out on top in this comprehensive comparison.

Feature	Samsung Galaxy J3 2016	Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Display Size	5.0 inches	4.7 inches
Display Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels	720 x 1280 pixels
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	1.5 GB	2 GB
Internal Storage	8 GB	16 GB
Expandable Storage	Yes, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	Yes, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Main Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/1.9
Operating System	Android 5.1 (Lollipop)	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Battery Capacity	2600 mAh	2350 mAh
Weight	138 g	138 g
Dimensions	142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm	135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm
Colors	White, Black, Gold	Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
SIM Card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes (front-mounted)
Water Resistance	No	No