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Samsung Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A) vs Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express Prime vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 X Samsung Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A) 17Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm) Compare Samsung Galaxy Express Prime X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)

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Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A) vs Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)} 9 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)44%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+720x1280 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+5"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs352 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+46 grams (1.61 ounces)2 times
Lighter
294 PPIvs+303 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
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ModelGalaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy Express Prime J320AApple Watch Edition Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Ceramic
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date4/1/20169/22/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)36.5 x 42.6 millimeters (1.44 x 1.68 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)46 grams (1.61 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredCeramic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 600MhzPowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12)LTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy22 hours18 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark gray• Colors: White, Gray
• Sport bands
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express Prime (SM-J320A)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.24W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)0.35W/kg (head), 0.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.558W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)feature not registered
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