techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2016-10-29 04:48:41
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Not every phone can be the Samsung Galaxy S7. For one thing, not everyone can afford a Galaxy S7 – but for a while Samsung went dark on budget phones, to the disappointment of fans of the brand who lacked capacious wallets.However, it's fired out loads...

Affordable, Similar dimensions to an S7, Colorrich screen...

Annoying manual brightness, Not very powerful, Camera worse than best alternatives...

With a bright screen and slim design the Samsung Galaxy J3 makes a good first impression, but annoyances like a lack of auto brightness hold it back from greatness...
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What is the Samsung Galaxy J3? The Samsung Galaxy J3 is an affordable phone, the sort of handset you might buy outright to avoid signing up for a contract lasting longer than some marriages. It can be had for less than £150, but still includes a few highe...

Neat S7-a-like design, Punchy screen...

Mediocre performance, Unremarkable camera, Annoying manual brightness screen...

Samsung Galaxy J3 – Camera There are many important areas in which the Samsung Galaxy J3 makes compromises compared to what you'll find elsewhere for the price. In terms of the camera, the J3 includes an 8-megapixel f/2.2 on the rear, where several phones...
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Not every phone can be the Samsung Galaxy S7. For one thing, not everyone can afford a Galaxy S7 – but for a while Samsung went dark on budget phones, to the disappointment of fans of the brand who lacked capacious wallets.However, it's fired out loads of...

Affordable, Similar dimensions to an S7, Color, rich screen...

Annoying manual brightness, Not very powerful, Camera worse than best alternatives...

With a bright screen and slim design the Samsung Galaxy J3 makes a good first impression, but annoyances like a lack of auto brightness hold it back from greatness...
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With the number of different smartphone models Samsung kicks out every year, it's a surprise it isn't more successful with its budget models. However, this is a market it's had trouble cracking, with its budget offerings lagging a long way behind the Moto...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a great budget smartphone. It's reasonably well made and has a great screen that leaves me wondering why more manufacturers don't specify AMOLED panels on their cheap handsets.The biggest problem the Galaxy J3 faces is the fact th...
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mobilephones.com Updated: 2016-10-29 04:48:41
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeThe Samsung Galaxy J3 offers a rich experience with a budget-friendly price tag. With a from £7.50 entry price on a 24 month contract or from £155 SIM free, the Samsung Galaxy J3 is priced to plea...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a good smartphone that will attract the attention of those who want the Samsung brand without a hefty price tag.Written by Michael Brown...
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Much like the J5 and 3rd Gen Moto G, the J3 has a 5in display with a 1,280x720 resolution. However, its AMOLED screen technology blows almost every other budget smartphone out of the water - except the J5, of course - as I measured perfect, inky 0.00cd/m2...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is certainly a respectable budget smartphone for £150, but with very little difference compared to the Galaxy J5 in terms of price - just £10 at the time of writing the review in 2016 - I can't think of any reason why you'd pick this...
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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...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a no-frills phone that will suit many users needs, but it's not quite cheap enough for our liking. At £150 it is underpowered and under-featured, though we like the microSD support and removable battery...
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Few companies can make phones as well as Samsung and with the Galaxy J3 it's seemingly set out to prove that it can deliver impressive hardware even to budget buyers.It doesn't have the flagship build of Samsung's premium phones like the Galaxy S7 , but i...

Great screen, Low price, Decent performance...

Plastic build, Few standout features, Little built in storage...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 lacks innovation but for the price bracket it's in it barely puts a foot wrong, delivering on almost all fronts...
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The Samsung Galaxy J3 has been out some time now, and as Jon says in the review below, it's still worth looking for the Samsung Galaxy J5 if you can find it – or better still, the Moto G4 or Huawei P9 Lite. Better, better still: hang on for the myriad bu...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a great budget smartphone. It's reasonably well made and has a great screen that leaves me wondering why more manufacturers don't specify AMOLED panels on their cheap handsets.The biggest problem the Galaxy J3 faces is the fact th...
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Samsung might be better known for its premium smartphones, but it also makes some surprisingly good budget handsets. The Samsung Galaxy J3 is one such phone. From just $249, this 5-inch Android smartphone offers some impressive specifications for the pr...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a great budget smartphone. It's reasonably well made and has a great screen that leaves us wondering why more manufacturers don't specify AMOLED panels on their cheap handsets.The biggest problem the Galaxy J3 faces is the fact th...
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With the number of different smartphone models Samsung kicks out every year, it's a surprise it isn't more successful with its budget models. However, this is a market it's had trouble cracking, with its budget offerings lagging a long way behind the Moto...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a great budget smartphone. It's reasonably well made and has a great screen that leaves me wondering why more manufacturers don't specify AMOLED panels on their cheap handsets.The biggest problem the Galaxy J3 faces is the fact th...
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The Samsung Galaxy J3 has now been out for some time, and even when Jon wrote the original review below, it was still worth seeking out the J5 if you could find it. The slow march of time doesn't make the Samsung Galaxy J3 a more appealing prospect, and...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a great budget smartphone. It's reasonably well made and has a great screen that leaves me wondering why more manufacturers don't specify AMOLED panels on their cheap handsets.The biggest problem the Galaxy J3 faces is the fact th...
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Even with the onslaught of Chinese players with their feature-packed smartphones at attractive price points, the Korean giant Samsung has been able to maintain its top spot. As per Canalys and IDC, the brand has been able to maintain a healthy lead in com...

Decent hardware, Longlasting battery, S Bike mode is extremely useful...

Display isn't as sharp, Average cameras, Older build of Android, Internals not as powerful as the competition...

Priced at Rs 8,999, the Samsung Galaxy J3 is priced quite well and sits below other devices from the Korean giant. It fares decently well in the hardware department, be it the display or the cameras or the performance. Where it shines though are highly-pr...
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If you're looking for an affordable phone on a major carrier, you typically need to prepare to make a compromise. The $169.99 (full price) Samsung Galaxy J3 on AT&T doesn't buck this trend, but unlike many other affordable smartphones, you won't be compro...

Affordable, Long battery life, Latest Android software, Rich, bright display, Expandable storage and removable battery...

Subpar call quality, Mediocre camera, Significant bloatware...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is an affordable AT&T phone with the latest Android software and super-long battery life...
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It you want something that's a cut above most budget phones, but don't have the bankroll to pay for a flagship, the Samsung Galaxy J3 is a solid pick from Boost Mobile's lineup. Its looks are just above plebeian, but it performs well enough that it should...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a simple phone that doesn't necessarily aim high, but hits the intended mark head on...
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Smartphones like Samsung's Galaxy J3 offer a compelling lure for bargain hunters: Sacrifice on a few specs, and you can get a device with a sub-$200 price tag. The J3, available through Boost and Virgin Mobile for $180, tries to hold up its end of the dea...

Attractive design for a budget phon, Affordabl, Above-average battery life...

Camera takes poor image, Subpar performanc, Underpowered specs...

The J3's strengths — its battery life and appealing exterior — can't obscure the device's glaring weaknesses. Even if you can overlook the phone's subpar performance, the blurry images taken by the J3's camera just aren't acceptable in an era when even lo...
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Dynamic Duos? Samsung offers an affordable 5-inch smartphone with its Galaxy J3. It still relies on traditional virtues, such as an integrated micro-SD slot and removable battery. But is that enough to survive in the highly competitive low-cost sector?...

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...

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...

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...
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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 fee...

Great expandability, Bright, vibrant screen, Good battery life...

Incoherent design, Low internal storage, So so performance...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 isn't a particularly memorable or innovative phone, but it has its merits. Provided that you can get past the convoluted design, this phone works well as a media player, namely thanks to that punchy screen, great expandability, and d...
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The Samsung Galaxy J line includes low and mid-range models, and it is easy to tell their hierarchy – the greater the number after J, the better the specs of the given phone are, and the higher the price, too.In the focus of this review shall be Samsung G...

Super AMOLED HD display with high brightenss and contrast levels, Durable battery + Ultra power saving mode, UI with useful functions and applications, Low exterior temperatures after continuous load, 8MP rear camera with good image quality for the price...

Nothing special in terms of CPU and GPU performance...

The Samsung Galaxy J lineup cannot boast with the same premium looks of the Galaxy S or Galaxy A models, but compensates this with a price that's easy on your budget. This is exactly the case with the Galaxy J3 (2016) which comes at a reasonable price and...
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The Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse is an entry-level device sold by Verizon Wireless. This affordable handset has a 5-inch screen, updated design, and just enough personality to keep things interesting. If you don't care about flagships and need something inex...

Samsung's Galaxy J3 Eclipse is a fine entry-level handset for the non-discerning user. The phone puts its plastic design to good effect and the small footprint should appeal to those with small hands. It's not rugged, but the J3 is tough enough to handle...
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Another budget Samsung phoneWe've already tested Samsung's Galaxy J5 – a budget smartphone.Now here's the Galaxy J3 – a budget smartphone. No, it's not a replacement, just yet another option – as if we weren't already overwhelmed by choice these d...

A couple of years ago this would have been an amazing budget phone, but now It’s just one of the crowd...
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