This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 features a 5-inch display.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core features a similarly-sized display.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 | Samsung Galaxy J2 Core |
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★★★★★ 3.3/5 stars (26)
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.0-inch HD Super AMOLED Display (720 x 1280 Pixels 294 ppi) | 5.0-inch qHD PLS LCD Display (540 x 960 Pixels, 220 ppi) |
| Size | 140.9 x 70.1 x 8.7 mm | 143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 154g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Silver | Black and Gold |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 has a sharper display. It is also lighter and slightly thinner, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has better build materials. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7570 | Samsung Exynos 7570 |
| CPU | Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-T720 |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 16GB | 8GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 32GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat with TouchWiz | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 5.0 Megapixels Autofocus LED Flash |
8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) Autofocus LED Flash |
| Front Camera |
2.0 Megapixels - Gesture Control |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) with Fixed Focus |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 8MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | A-GPS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable) | 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
5V/1A Charging |
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| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | USD 179.99 / No official price in the Philippines yet. | ₱4,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 15, 2017 | August 24, 2018 |
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