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Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 3 Aluminum vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal X Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) 09Points
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN) Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)

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Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)} 9 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) vs Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
+29 grams (1.02 ounces)4 times
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+290 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR4vs+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)41%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
340x272 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
1.5"vs+5.2"2 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1400000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
279 mAhvs+3100 mAh10 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
ModelWatch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE), Apple Watch S3Galaxy J5 2016 SM-J510MN Single-Sim, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)ColombiaMexico
(Latin America), Colombia, Mexico
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date9/22/20177/29/2016
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight29 grams (1.02 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproofNot supported

📲 Display

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution340x272 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)290 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
System versionWatchOS 4.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Chipset32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1889 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1890 model (China):
UMTS 2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
A1889 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1890 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity279 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri
• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 1.28W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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