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Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS) 13Points
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/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 J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS) vs Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(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
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3100 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
282 PPIvs+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 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 J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
ModelGalaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 SM-J510FN/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320F Single-sim
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
South Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/20161/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
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 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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 J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot 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 J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510FN/DS)Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)1.167W/kg (head), 1.125W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)0.477W/kg (head), 0.425W/kg (body)
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