LG G5 (H840) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2018 1:48 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 11:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X LG G5 (H840) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) Compare LG G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H840)

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!

24 Advantages LG G5 (H840)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+554 PPI88% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.3"6% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP87% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% 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)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% 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
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)12% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

19 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (23GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 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
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Other model names	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840	갤럭시 J3(2017), LG U+ Galaxy J3 SM-J330L
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	South Korea
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/31/2016	7/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,17) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	15 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox • HD DMB TV (only Korea)
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H840)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered