Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

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PHONES
Phone Names Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 201, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 38, 40
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2016, March 31. Released 2016, May 062017, June. Released 2017, July
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Dimensions142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
SIM· Micro-SIM· Micro-SIM + Micro-SIM· Nano-SIM (USA models only)· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight138 g (4.87 oz)142 g (5.01 oz)
Display
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass-
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio)5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLEDPLS
Platform
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USAQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USAExynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
GPUMali-400Mali-T720 - USAMali-T720 MP2
OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM16GB 2GB RAM
 eMMC 4.5eMMC 5.0
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Single8 MP, f/2.2, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Video720p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Features-LED flash
Single2 MP (USA) 5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)5 MP, f/2.2
Video720p@30fps-
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYes (market dependent)Yes (optional)
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording (market dependent)FM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity
Battery
Music playUp to 77 hUp to 61 h
Stand-byUp to 349 h-
Talk timeUp to 22 hUp to 15 h (3G)
TypeLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removableLi-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsWhite, Black, GoldWhite, Black, Gold, Blue
ModelsSM-J320H, SM-J3109, SM-J320FN, SM-J320P, SM-J320F, SM-J320M, SM-J320Y, SM-J320A, SM-J320G, SM-J327T1, SM-J320V, SM-J320YZ, SM-J320W8, SM-J320ZN, SM-J320N0, SM-J320R4SM-J330F, J330F, J330G, SM-J330G, SM-J330FN, SM-J3308, SM-J327F, SM-S337TL, SM-J3300, SM-J330L, SM-J327U, SM-J330N
PriceAbout 120 EURAbout 110 EUR
SAR1.17 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)-
SAR EU0.48 W/kg (head)     0.42 W/kg (body)0.66 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)
Tests
Audio quality Noise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -91.3dB-
Battery life Endurance rating 66h -
Camera Photo / Video-
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.523 (sunlight)-
Loudspeaker Voice 64dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 68dB -
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 326Basemark X: 1424-
OUR TESTS
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -91.3dB-
Battery (old)Endurance rating 66h-
CameraPhoto / Video-
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.523 (sunlight)-
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 68dB-
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 326Basemark X: 1424-