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Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) X Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) 20Points
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/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 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) vs Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+10GB11%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+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/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh15%
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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)5%
Lighter
282 PPIvs+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+17 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
ModelGalaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)Verizon Galaxy J3 (2018) SM-J337VZSPVZW, Galaxy J3 3rd Gen
Country or region availableSouth Africa(Latin America)AngolaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)Morocco
South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/20175/1/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)70.2 x 142.8 millimeters (2.76 x 5.62 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage10GB
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
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/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature 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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered228 hours (9.5 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D screen glass (curved)
โ€ข Dual Messenger
โ€ข ANT+ support
โ€ข Colors: Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)Galaxy J3 2018 (SM-J337V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.14W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
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