Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 4:13 AM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:24 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	vs	4 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)30% Thinner	vs	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+2600 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2110 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

(back) 8MP

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J3 2016 Dual-Sim J3109	Asus ZenFone 5 LTE (8GB + 1GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	11/1/2015	7/1/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)	72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat4 Europe version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20) EMEA version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	18 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	353 hours (14.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Red • ASUS ZenUI 1.1 • Câmera com lentes Sony • Supports GloveTouch input • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 8GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.995W/kg (head), 0.845W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.618W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)	feature not registered