Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
Samsung Galaxy J3Samsung Galaxy J3Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
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Samsung Galaxy J3
Samsung Galaxy J3
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.1Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
68 reviews
5.9
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J3

Specs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy J3 Samsung Galaxy J3
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB
Inches 5.2" 5"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 72% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.0 mm
144.8 mm
7.3 mm 		71.0 mm
142.3 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 153 g 138 g
Micro Exynos 7580
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 41.868
v? 		24.151
v?
Battery 2900 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A510F, A510F --

Release Date
Release date December 2015,
8 years ago 		November 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3
Size
71.0 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.3 mm
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71.0 mm • 142.3 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 138 g
Usable surface 72 % 68 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
5.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
7.2
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
8.0
Number of reviews
68 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 306

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
41.868
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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24.151
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
7.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.3
3.8
Number of reviews
68 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
5.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
3.3
Quality of selfies
7.5
5.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
6.8
Number of reviews
68 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.286 W/Kg on head
0.475 W/Kg on body 		0.618 W/Kg on head
0.304 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.995 W/Kg on head
0.845 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
8.0
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.5
7.8
Number of reviews
68 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 80%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
68 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 25%
    Never
  • 50%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
68 reviews
5 reviews
Prices
From $ 281 --
From $ 99 --