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Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F) vs Nokia Lumia 730

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Nokia Lumia 730 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 730 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F) 12Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
OLED

720x1280

6.6
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)

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 (SM-J320F)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F) vs Lumia 730} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 730
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 8MP21%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.6MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+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 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)6%
Lighter
294 PPIvs+312 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

22 Common items in both devices
8GB (4GB available)
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 5MP
+15 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 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
 
ModelGalaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Lumia 730
Other model namesGalaxy J3 2016 4G J320F Single-simNokia Lumia 730 Dual-sim RM-1040, Nokia Superman
Country or region availableSouth Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/1/20169/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)68.5 x 134.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.3 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)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 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3088x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" 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 cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + 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 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-T5A
Battery capacity2600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours17 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
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, White, Gold• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)Nokia Lumia 730
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.167W/kg (head), 1.125W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.477W/kg (head), 0.425W/kg (body)0.5W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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