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Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P) 11Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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 Achieve (SM-J337P)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+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
+2600 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2330 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)4%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 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 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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ModelGalaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy J3 Achieve 2018 (Sprint, Boost, Virgin) SM-J337PSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSony
Release date5/1/20182/1/2013
Depth9 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 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 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 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)14 hours
Standby228 hours (9.5 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 Achieve (SM-J337P)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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