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

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

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Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy CoreGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J320F
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J320F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score 4.5 Connectivity 4.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.0
20 reviews
5.2
58 reviews

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

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy Core Samsung Galaxy Core
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 8GB · J320F
Inches 4.3" 5"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 60% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 67.6 mm
129.3 mm
9.0 mm 		71.0 mm
142.3 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 124 g 138 g
Micro SnapD. S4
Dual-Core 		SC9830
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 7.554
v? 		22.426
v6
Battery 1800 mAh 2600 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases GT-I8260, GT-I8262 SM-J320F/DS, J320F/DS, SM-J320FN, J320FN

Release Date
Release date May 2013,
10 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Size
67.6 mm • 129.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 142.3 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 124 g 138 g
Usable surface 60 % 68 %
Materials - Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.3" 5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 217 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
6.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.9
5.8
Is it comfortable?
7.2
7.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.5
6.5
Number of reviews
20 reviews
58 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 Spreadtrum SC9830A
CPU 2x Cortex-A5 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 203 ARM Mali-400 MP2

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
7.554
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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22.426
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.1
5.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
4.1
5.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.7
3.5
Number of reviews
20 reviews
58 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown CMOS
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 2 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
6.3
5.2
Quality of nighttime photos
4.8
2.7
Quality of selfies
3.8
4.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.5
6.8
Number of reviews
20 reviews
58 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID 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)
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

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.

 -- 0.477 W/Kg on head
0.425 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.167 W/Kg on head
1.125 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.3
7.5
Quality of the GPS
6.2
6.7
And the WiFi?
6.7
6.7
Number of reviews
20 reviews
58 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
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2600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 49%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
20 reviews
58 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 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?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 61%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
  • 40%
    Never
  • 32%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
20 reviews
58 reviews
Prices
From $ 187 --
From $ 74 --