Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2019 9:58 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 7:15 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 XSamsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)13Points

Specifications Compare Models

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2600
mAh

(Removable)

07PointsSamsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)

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13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
+1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2Ghz 32bit Quad-Core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)10% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Model	Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Other model names	Galaxy J3 (2018) Unlocked SM-J337UZKAXAA	U.S. Cellular Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320R4
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	May, 2018	January, 2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.2 x 142.8 millimeters (2.76 x 5.62 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm)	32bit - Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPU processor	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
Calling	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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
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
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Gold - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	1320 minutes \| 22 hours \| 0.9 day
Standby	feature not registered	20940 minutes \| 349 hours \| 14.5 days
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337U)	Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head) \| 1.58W/kg (body)	0.76W/kg (head) \| 1.45W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered