Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) review: Cheap, and surprisingly likable

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The Bad

information technology underpowered processor take the photo-capture behind enough to miss natural process snapshot.

The Bottom Line

light user will doctor of osteopathy fine with Samsung ‘s entry-level galaxy J3, merely you ‘ll want a higher-powered telephone if you plan to keep information technology approximately for two long time operating room more.

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Camera and screen brightness

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Double-click the home push button to plunge the camera.

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Specs compared to other phones

	Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)	Motorola Moto G4	Sony Xperia XA	Huawei Honor 5X	Blu Vivo 5
Display size, resolution	5-inch; 1,280×720 pixels	5.5-inch; 1,920×1,080 pixels	5-inch; 1,280 x 720 pixels	5.5-inch; 1,920×1,080 pixels	5.5-inch; 1,280×720-pixels
Pixel density	294ppi	401ppi	294ppi	401ppi	267ppi
Dimensions (inches)	5.6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in.	6.0 x 3.0 x 0.39 in.	5.7 x 2.6 x 0.31 in.	6 x 3 x 0.32 in.	6 x 3 x 0.27 in.
Dimensions (millimeters)	142 x 71 x 7.9 mm	153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm	144 x 67 x 7.9 mm	151 x 76 x 8.2 mm	152 x 75 x 6.9 mm
Weight (ounces, grams)	4.87 oz. (138g)	5.47 oz. (155g)	4.8 oz. (137.4g)	5.6 oz. (158g)	5 oz. (141g)
Mobile software	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Camera	5-megapixel	13-megapixel	13-megapixel	13-megapixel	13-megapixel
Front-facing camera	2-megapixel	5-megapixel	8-megapixel	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Video capture	720p	1,080p HD	1,080p HD	1080p HD	1080p HD
Processor	1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410	1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617	2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10	1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753
Storage	16GB	32GB	16GB	16GB	32GB
RAM	2GB	2GB	2GB	3GB	3GB
Expandable storage	Up to 128GB	Up to 128GB	200GB	Up to 128GB	64GB
Battery	2,600mAh (removable)	3,000mAh (removable)	2,700mAh (nonremovable)	3,000mAh (nonremovable)	3,150mAh (removable)
Fingerprint sensor	None	None	None	Back cover	None
Connector	Micro-USB	Micro-USB	Micro-USB	Micro-USB	Micro-USB
Special features	N/A	Water-resistant	N/A	Dual-SIM card slots	Dual-SIM card slots
Price off-contract (USD)	$110-$180 (varies by carrier)	Converts to $245	$280	$200	$200
Price (GBP)	£140 (8GB version)	£169	Converts to £192	Converts to £135	Converts to £135
Price (AUD)	AU$329.00	Converts to AU$335	Converts to AU$391	Converts to AU$275	Converts to AU$275