Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) and Apple iPhone SE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-J320FN | A1723 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142.3 mm | 123.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has greater height than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Width | 71 mm | 58.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has greater width than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm | Apple iPhone SE is narrower than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Weight | 138 g | 113 g | Apple iPhone SE is lighter than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Black | Rose gold | Silver | Gold | Space grey | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, glass, satin aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.27 W/kg (body), 0.477 W/kg (head) | 1.17 W/kg (body), 1.17 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Lightning |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Retina Display with IPS technology | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 4" | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has larger screen size than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1136 x 640 pixels | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Display Format | HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 800:1 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Apple A9 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Apple iPhone SE has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 16 GB | Apple iPhone SE has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| User Memory | 4.3 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Apple iPhone SE has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.2 | |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 3x | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Apple iPhone SE has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Live Photo, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Improved noise reduction, Exposure control |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 1.2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.4 | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, Timer mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Apple iPhone SE has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | - | |
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| Standby Time | - | 240 hours | |
| Talk Time | 780 minutes | 840 minutes | Apple iPhone SE has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (Music): up to 53 hrs Playback (video): up to 11 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 780 min |
Talk (3G): up to 840 min Standby: up to 240 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | iOS | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Ultra Power Saving Mode | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M9 motion coprocessor |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Apple iPhone SE |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Headset, USB cable, power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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