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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Lenovo K5 play
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and Lenovo K5 play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Lenovo.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 1.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 142 g
- against 155 g
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Lenovo K5 play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7570 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 58,280 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Blue | Black, Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.3 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Body Height | 143.2 mm | 153.8 mm |
| Weight | 142 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 68.5 % | 75.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,400 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 15 h | — |
| Music playback time | 61 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | PLS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J3 (2017) | K5 play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J330F, J330F, J330G, SM-J330G, SM-J330FN, SM-J3308, SM-J327F, SM-S337TL, SM-J3300, SM-J330L, SM-J327U, SM-J330N | L38011 |
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