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Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M) vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M) 19Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)

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-J320M)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M) vs Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)15%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+11 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-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
ModelGalaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Other model namesGalaxy J3 2016 4G J320M Single-simSamsung Galaxy S1 TV i9000B
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/20166/2/2010
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + 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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours6.5 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.004W/kg (head), 1.129W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.573W/kg (head), 0.333W/kg (body)feature not registered
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