Rating 3.7 55 reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
price $169.00
expertreviews.co.uk
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) review

Samsung's Galaxy J5 was a really pleasant surprise when we reviewed it earlier this year, as it was probably one of the first budget handsets Samsung's produced in years that could really go head to head with Motorola's 3rd Gen Moto G .
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Notebookcheck
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Duos Smartphone Review

The Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS) seems to be a lite version of last year's Galaxy J5 that has recently been replaced by its very visibly revamped Galaxy J5 (2016) successor. The heritage of the older sister model is clearly noticed in the good AMOLED panel and the very similar design.
Pros:
  • well built casing
  • micro-SD slot
  • App2SD & USB OTG
  • dual-SIM plus micro-SD slot
  • decent screen
  • accurate touchscreen
  • long battery life
  • removable battery
  • LTE support
Cons:
  • no light sensor
  • no notification LED
  • primary camera's middling quality
  • Android 5.1.1 only
  • GPS module with unstable signal
  • quiet microphone in hands-free mode
  • Wi-Fi only in 2.4 GHz band
  • no Miracast or MHL support
  • throttling in stress test
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Recombu
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 review: The Galaxy J3 is one of the lesser publicised and more affordable offerings in Samsung's 2016 lineup, but is it worth picking up or best left alone? Spearheaded by the likes of 2014's Galaxy Alpha , Samsung has been striving for a more premium look and feel across its...
Pros:
  • Great expandability
  • Bright
  • vibrant screen
  • Good battery life
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PC Magazine
10 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 (AT&T)

The J3 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Samsung's TouchWiz UI layer on top. App icons are different from stock Android, the app drawer has been moved to the bottom right corner of the screen, the notification shade has been altered, and the settings menu is almost entirely different.
Pros:
  • Affordable
  • Long battery life
  • Latest Android software
  • Rich, bright display
  • Expandable storage and removable battery
Cons:
  • Subpar call quality
  • Mediocre camera
  • Significant bloatware
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techmagnifier.com
10 years ago

Samsung has been paying attention to both sides of the scale, keeping a balance in its craft of making smartphones. Though I won't call it the Buddha's middle way of living (we'll keep that for the new A-series) but it certainly has paid off the company in maintaining its top position ( read report...
Pros:
  • Unique S-Bike feature
  • Decent display
  • battery backup
  • NFC with Samsung Pay
Cons:
  • Entry level chipset
  • Low internal storage
  • No Auto brightness sensor
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mobilephones.com
10 years ago

Display - HD and Outdoor Mode The Samsung Galaxy J3 has a 5" Super AMOLED HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Wake up the screen on this phone and compare it to another brand's and it becomes quickly apparent that the J3 has one of the brightest and most colour vivid displays around.
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Tech Advisor
10 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 review

The J3 is one of the entry-level models in Samsung's Galaxy line-up, and you can buy it in the UK for £150 through distributors such as Mobile Fun. We see whether it's worth your money in our Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 review. See all budget phone reviews .
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S21
10 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 2016

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is a top buy. Costing a little over £100, this is a smartly-styled superslim phone with a high-definition 5 inch AMOLED screen that outperforms any rival at this price.
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fonearena.com
10 years ago

Samsung launched the Galaxy J3 (2016) , it's new 4G smartphone with new S bike mode in India for Rs. 8,990 couple of weeks back. It has almost similar specifications as last year's Galaxy J2 . Is the successor worth the price? Let us find out in the complete review.
Pros:
  • Good display
  • S Bike mode
  • NFC
  • Decent front camera
  • Decent battery life
Cons:
  • Lacks ambient light sensor
  • Average performance
  • Average rear camera
  • Loudspeaker output is low
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3g
10 years ago

For that sort of money you'll find other phones that can do some aspects better, but few that are as good all-rounders, particularly if you're sticking to big name brands.
Pros:
  • + Great screen
  • + Low price
  • + Decent performance
Cons:
  • - Plastic build
  • - Few standout features
  • - Little built in storage
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