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Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) 19Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN) Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)

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DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)} 19 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) vs Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+565 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)28%
Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)42%
Thinner
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+18 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

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
ModelDROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)Galaxy J3 2016 J320FN (NFC) Single-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/30/20141/1/2016
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)13 hours
Standby675 hours (28.1 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320FN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.167W/kg (head), 1.125W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.477W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
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