Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 3:44 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 10:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300) Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)

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32 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (238GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+477 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.4"8% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2438 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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Model	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Other model names	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)	盖乐世 J3 2017 32GB, Galaxy J3 SM-J3300ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	7/1/2017
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	477 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
System version	iOS 15	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-core)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2438 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate