Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
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{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
| codename =
| logo = Samsung Galaxy J3 logo.svg
| logosize = 200px
| image = Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016).png
| imagesize = 200px
| alt =
| caption = Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in White
| brand =
| manufacturer = Samsung Electronics
| slogan =
| colors = White, Black, Gold
| series = Galaxy J series
| modelnumber = SM-J320x
(x varies by carrier and region)
| networks = 2G GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100
4G LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
| released = {{Start date and age|2016|05|06}}
| available =
| discontinued = 2017
| unitssold =
| unitsshipped =
| predecessor =
| successor = Galaxy J3 (2017)
| related = Galaxy J1 (2015)
Galaxy J2 (2016)
Galaxy J3 Pro
Galaxy Grand Prime
| type = Smartphone
| form = Slate
| size = {{convert|142.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|71|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|7.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight = {{convert|138|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| os = Original: Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop"
TouchWiz
Current: Android 7.0 "Nougat"; TouchWiz
| soc = Spreadtrum SC9830 (International) (32 bit)
Exynos 3475 (North American models) (32 bit)
| cpu = Quad-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
| gpu = ARM Mali-400
ARM Mali-T720
| modem =
| memory = 1.5 GB
2 GB
| storage = 8, 16 or 32 GB
| memory_card = microSD up to 256 GB
| battery = 2600 mAh (removable)
| charging =
| input = Accelerometer, proximity sensor
| display = 5.0", 720×1280 px (294 ppi) Super AMOLED
| ext_display =
| rear_camera = 8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2 (US)
| front_camera = 5 MP, f/.2.2
2 MP (US)
| sound =
| connectivity = WLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/GLONASS, NFC (some markets), microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack
| other = FM 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.
Specifications
= Hardware =
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smartphoneandprice.com/samsung-galaxy-j3-2016-specifications-price-s-bike-feature.html|title=Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) launched in India with S-Bike Feature at Low Budget|website=smartphoneandprice.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-27|archive-date=2018-12-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124055/https://www.smartphoneandprice.com/samsung-galaxy-j3-2016-specifications-price-s-bike-feature.html|url-status=dead}}
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.
= Software =
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.
Branded versions
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".{{Cite web|url=https://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/17/verizon-launches-the-galaxy-j3-v/|title=Verizon launches the Galaxy J3 V|website=SamMobile|language=en-IN|date=2016-06-17|access-date=2020-04-27}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sammobile.com/2016/05/06/samsung-galaxy-j3-2016-now-available-from-att/|title=Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) now available from AT&T|website=SamMobile|language=en-IN|date=2016-05-06|access-date=2020-04-27}}
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".
See also
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References
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