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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 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 Note 10 (SM-N970N) 31Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)

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Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) vs Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)57 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2280 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+400 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.3"26%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)22%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
ModelGalaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970N (Exynos)Galaxy J3 2016 Dual-Sim J3109
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
ChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/201911/1/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core)
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz)ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 347082 (v7)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered22 hours
Standbyfeature not registered330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.995W/kg (head), 0.845W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.618W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)
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