Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 8:51 AM, updated: 7/20/2022 9:21 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300) Compare Xiaomi 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)

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26 Advantages Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)177% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+419 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.28"26% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 32MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2400 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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)27% Lighter
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/1.9 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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Model	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12 5G 2201123G (Global), 2201123C (China)	盖乐世 J3 2017 32GB, Galaxy J3 SM-J3300ZKDCHC
Country or region available	China	China
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011	7/1/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.28" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
System version	Android 12	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	MIUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 985115 (v9) Geekbench: 3652 (v5.1) GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green • LiquidCool	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Samsung Knox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 (256GB/12GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate