Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is the third iteration of the Galaxy J3 and a successor to the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). Though its specs are not yet official, it is expected to share a number of features with its US variant, the Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge launched on Sprint. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is expected to feature a 5-inch display with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Key Specs & Features
- 5.0-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 CPU with 2GB RAM
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- 16GB or 32GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data
- 2600 mAh Removable Battery
What’s Expected Inside
The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is expected to offer essentially the same display as its predecessor. A 5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. You get an 8 megapixels camera on the back and a 5 megapixels camera on the front.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is expected to run on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on an octa-core processor with 2GB RAM. It may offer 16GB and/or 32GB built-in storage.
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017):
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
- Processor: 1.4GHz octa-core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 430)
- GPU: Adreno 505
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold, White
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch Super AMOLED Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, autofocus, Face Detection, HDR
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, 720p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB or 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB Storage
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: –
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2600 mAh Battery (removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
