Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 11:12 PM, updated: 3/23/2020 5:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)27% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
267 PPI	vs	+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Other model names	Galaxy J4 J400G Single-sim, SM-J400GZPENZC	Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320M Single-sim
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Latin America)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	3/1/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400G)	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.004W/kg (head), 1.129W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.356W/kg (head), 1.492W/kg (body)	0.573W/kg (head), 0.333W/kg (body)