Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J330F DS
Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)Global · 2GB · 32GB · J400FD
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J330F DS
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Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)
Global · 2GB · 32GB · J400FD
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.2
15 reviews
6.3
52 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)

Specs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J330F DS 		Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018) price compare Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)
Global · 2GB · 32GB · J400FD
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 68% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.1 mm
143.0 mm
8.7 mm 		77.2 mm
151.7 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 147 g 175 g
Micro Exynos 7570
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7570
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 37.035
v? 		37.035
v?
Battery 2400 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-J330FN, J330FN SM-J400F, J400F

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		May 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J4 (2018)
Size
70.1 mm • 143.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.2 mm • 151.7 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 147 g 175 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type LTPS LCD Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.7
7.4
Is it comfortable?
7.9
7.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.4
6.2
Number of reviews
15 reviews
52 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 ARM Mali-T720

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
37.035
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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37.035
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
6.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.0
5.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.2
3.8
Number of reviews
15 reviews
52 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
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
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • 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 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.4
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.5
5.8
Quality of selfies
6.6
5.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
8.1
Number of reviews
15 reviews
52 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.658 W/Kg on head
1.320 W/Kg on body 		0.356 W/Kg on head
1.492 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.940 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
7.8
Quality of the GPS
7.9
7.5
And the WiFi?
7.9
7.9
Number of reviews
15 reviews
52 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
52 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 31%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 17%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
52 reviews
Prices
From $ 191 --
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