Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2018 6:36 AM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+2600 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)39% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)22% Thinner
220 PPI	vs	+245 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

540x960 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Pro J250G (Spark, 2Degrees)	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300FU (Single-sim)
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2018	11/1/2014
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Samsung Pay mini	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250G)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.462W/kg (head), 1.153W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	0.39W/kg (head), 0.554W/kg (body)