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Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS) vs Nokia Lumia 720

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Nokia Lumia 720 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS) 18Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS) vs Lumia 720} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 8MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 6.1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+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 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (5.59GB available)40%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)8%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the 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
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+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/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
 
ModelGalaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Lumia 720
Other model namesGalaxy J3 2016 4G J320F/Dual-SimNokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region availableKazakhstanRussia
Kazakhstan, Russia
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/1/20163/1/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-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, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
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/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Battery capacity2600 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours13.4 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
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: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.167W/kg (head), 1.125W/kg (body)1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.477W/kg (head), 0.425W/kg (body)0.76W/kg (head)
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