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Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W) vs Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) vs Microsoft Lumia 640 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 XL X Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W) 12Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) X
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)

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!

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W) vs Lumia 640 XL (3G)} 8 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (9GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+294 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs258 PPI
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
ModelGalaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy J3 SM-J337WZKAXACMicrosoft Lumia 640 XL RM-1065 Dual-sim, Nokia Lumia 640 XL
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date5/1/20184/1/2015
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.2 x 142.8 millimeters (2.76 x 5.62 in)81.5 x 157.9 millimeters (3.21 x 6.22 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot 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 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered936 hours (39 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Black, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• WiFi hotspot
• Headset not included

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337W)Microsoft Lumia 640 XL (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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