Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A32 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/7/2021 5:47 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:43 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN) Compare Samsung Galaxy A32 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)

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 Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)107% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+411 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.4"28% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+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) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(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
+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
+5000 mAh108% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 mAh
+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)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)30% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+10 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
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Other model names	Galaxy A32 4G SM-A325M/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy J3 (NFC) SM-J330FN Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/25/2021	7/1/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 286666 (v8) Geekbench: 1277 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.1fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	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
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
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: Awesome Black, White, Blue, Violet	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325M/DS)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330FN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.658W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)