Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2016 6:17 AM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F) Compare Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)13% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+294 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

8GB (4GB available)

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Other model names	Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G531H/DL (3G)	Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320F Single-sim
Country or region available	Brazil	South Africa, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2015	1/1/2016
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Samsung KIES	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.167W/kg (head), 1.125W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.622W/kg (head), 0.438W/kg (body)	0.477W/kg (head), 0.425W/kg (body)