Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). 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) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-J320FN | SM-A9000 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142.3 mm | 161.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Width | 71 mm | 80.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Weight | 138 g | 200 g | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Black | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | |
| Body Material | - | Metal, Gorilla glass | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.27 W/kg (body), 0.477 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6" | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 367 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) 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 | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.9 | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 28 mm | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
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| Talk Time | 780 minutes | - | |
| 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 |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 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 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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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, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Ultra Power Saving Mode | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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