OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2022 6:53 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 10:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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31 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)54 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3216 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+526 PPI79% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.7"34% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)43% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	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

13 Common items in both devices

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
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Model	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Other model names	OnePlus 9 Pro LE2123 (Global), LE2121 (India), LE2120(China)	Galaxy J3 2016 Dual-Sim J3109
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021	11/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3216 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	526 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
System version	Android 11	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	OxygenOS 12 / 13 (Global) ColorOS 12 / 13 (China)	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (China) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA Global: (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) India: (41, 78) China: (1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79)	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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.43" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
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: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 9 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.995W/kg (head), 0.845W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.618W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)