Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 6:31 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 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 A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)106% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+405 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times 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)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage 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
+4000 mAh54% 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 [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	4.0 + A2DP
+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
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)25% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

19 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DSM	Galaxy J3 2016 3G SM-J320H/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	Angola, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019	1/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 113051 (v7), 175363 (v8) Geekbench: 5401 (v4.4), 1294 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	600/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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 A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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 A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
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: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.889W/kg (head), 1.071W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	0.755W/kg (head), 0.597W/kg (body)