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Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS) 13Points
5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X
8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)

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Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS) vs Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)143%
Lighter
vs345 grams (12.08 ounces)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+294 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs189 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+800x1280 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+8"60%
Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAhvs+5100 mAh113%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+11 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 J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
ModelGalaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Other model namesGalaxy J3 SM-J330F/Dual-Sim, Samsung J330Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/20177/5/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)345 grams (12.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI189 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 35288 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2400 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedfeature not registered
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennafeature not registered
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Samsung Knox
• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white
• Kids Home

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330F/DS)Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.658W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)0.33W/kg (body)
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