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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

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This article is about the Galaxy J3 Pro (2016). For the J3 Pro for the Chinese market (SM-J311x), see Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in White
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesGalaxy J series
First releasedMay 6, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-05-06)
Discontinued2017
SuccessorGalaxy J3 (2017)
RelatedGalaxy J1 (2015)
Galaxy J2 (2016)
Galaxy J3 Pro
Galaxy Grand Prime
Compatible networks2G GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100
4G LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Form factorSlate
Dimensions142.3 mm (5.60 in) H
71 mm (2.8 in) W
7.9 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight138 g (4.9 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop"
TouchWiz
Current: Android 7.0 "Nougat"; TouchWiz
System-on-chipSpreadtrum SC9830 (International)
Exynos 3475 (North American models)
CPUQuad-core (4×1.5 GHz) ARM Cortex-A7
quad-core (4×1.3 GHz) ARM Cortex-A7
quad-core (4×1.2 GHz) ARM Cortex-A7
GPUARM Mali-400
ARM Mali-T720
Memory1.5 GB
2 GB
Storage8, 16 or 32 GB
Removable storagemicroSD up to 256 GB
Battery2600 mAh (removable)
Rear camera8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2 (US)
Front camera5 MP, f/.2.2
2 MP (US)
Display5.0", 720×1280 px (294 ppi) Super AMOLED
ConnectivityWLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/GLONASS, NFC (some markets), microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Data inputsAccelerometer, proximity sensor
ModelSM-J320x
(x varies by carrier and region)
OtherFM radio, Dual SIM (Duos only)
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The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) (also known as Galaxy J3 V, Galaxy J3 Pro, Galaxy Amp Prime, and Galaxy Express Prime) is an Android smartphone manufactured by Samsung Electronics and was released on May 6, 2016.[1]

Specifications

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Hardware

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The Galaxy J3 (2016) is powered by an Spreadtrum SC9830 SoC including a quad-core 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 CPU, an ARM Mali-400 GPU with 1.5 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The J3 Pro has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. Both can be upgraded up to 256 GB via microSD card.[1][2]

It features a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a HD Ready resolution. The 8 MP rear camera has f/2.2 aperture. The front camera has 5 MP, also with f/2.2 aperture.[1]

Software

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The J3 (2016) is originally shipped with Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop" or 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" and Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. It is upgradable up to Android 7.0 "Nougat" on the North American model.[1]

Branded versions

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Some mobile carriers released branded versions of the Galaxy J3 (2016) with slightly different specifications.

Verizon released a branded version called J3 V (SM-J320V) which is powered by an Exynos 3475 SoC including a quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7, an ARM Mali-T720 with 1.5 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. Furthermore it has a 5 MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 2 MP front camera. It is shipped with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow".[3] The AT&T model (SM-J320A) features the same specifications except for a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 and 16 GB internal storage.[4]

Sprint, Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile offered the Galaxy J3 (SM-J320P) with the same Exynos 3475 SoC as the J3 V but with 16 GB of storage and Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop".[1]

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016).

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) launched in India with S-Bike Feature at Low Budget". smartphoneandprice.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  3. ^ "Verizon launches the Galaxy J3 V". SamMobile. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) now available from AT&T". SamMobile. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
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