Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 8:25 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a X Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Google Pixel 3a (G020F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020F)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	vs	27 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+441 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.6"12% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP142% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

147 grams (5.15 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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Model	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Pixel 3a (G020F)
Other model names	Verizon Galaxy J3 Eclipse SM-J327VPP (J3 2017)	Google Pixel 3a G020F
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	1/6/2017	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
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: Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J3 Eclipse (SM-J327V)	Google Pixel 3a (G020F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.71W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)