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Samsung Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T) vs Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 Star vs Bq Aquaris M5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris M5 X Samsung Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)

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 Star (SM-J337T)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T) vs Aquaris M5 (32GB)} 14 Advantages Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)vs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)6%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3120 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
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ModelGalaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Galaxy J3 (2018) SM-J337TZDATMBbq Aquaris M5 (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungBq
Release date5/1/20185/1/2015
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70.2 x 142.8 millimeters (2.76 x 5.62 in)69.4 x 143 millimeters (2.73 x 5.63 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
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 flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BQ 3120
Battery capacity2600 mAh3120 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gold• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification
• Sony IMX214 sensor camera
• Quantum Color+
• Dolby sound
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 Star (SM-J337T)Bq Aquaris M5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.2W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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