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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Specs and Price

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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

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

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.

You may also be interested in the Samsung Galaxy J4, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 2016, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017, and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.

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:
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