Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). 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 J5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J330F DS
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.7Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera 5.5Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.2
14 reviews
6.4
57 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Specs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J330F DS 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
Inches 5" 5.2"
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 		71.3 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 147 g 158 g
Micro Exynos 7570
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 37.035
v? 		46.000
v?
Battery 2400 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-J330FN, J330FN SM-J530F, J530F

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Size
70.1 mm • 143.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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71.3 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 147 g 158 g
Usable surface 68 % 71 %
Materials Metal Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.2"
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 282 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?
6.5
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.7
7.4
Is it comfortable?
7.9
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.4
7.4
Number of reviews
14 reviews
57 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 ARM Mali-T830

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
37.035
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 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
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.0
6.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.3
5.2
Number of reviews
14 reviews
57 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX258
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.14 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

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
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3M3
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.3
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.5
5.7
Quality of selfies
6.6
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
7.8
Number of reviews
14 reviews
57 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)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
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 		0.349 W/Kg on head
1.360 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.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
8.0
Quality of the GPS
7.9
7.9
And the WiFi?
7.9
8.1
Number of reviews
14 reviews
57 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
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
57 reviews

Software

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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 33%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
57 reviews
Prices
From $ 277 --
From $ 249 --