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Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS) 06Points
Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X
Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/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-J320M/DS)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS) vs Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer		vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+2600 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2300 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.		vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)12%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)18%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
27 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
LED flash
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
ModelGalaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy J3 2016 J320M/Dual-SimSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5 Duos
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil		Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/201611/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5		16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 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-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
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+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours15 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M/DS)Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.004W/kg (head), 1.129W/kg (body)0.46W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.573W/kg (head), 0.333W/kg (body)0.322W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)
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