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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
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Display
5"
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Capacity
2600 mAh
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Main Camera
8 MP
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RAM
5 GB
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Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830 Exynos 3475 Quad - USA
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is a smartphone released in 2016 featuring 5.00-inch display, Spreadtrum SC9830 processor.
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The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is a smartphone from Samsung featuring Spreadtrum SC9830 Exynos 3475 Quad - USA processor, 5" SUPER_AMOLED, 8MP camera. Find the latest prices in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt on Wakteey. Below you'll find the full specifications, comparisons, and updated prices for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in 2026.
If you're thinking about buying the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in 2026, here's a quick answer before you decide 👇
⚠️ Warning
This phone is outdated in 2026 and is not recommended for most users.
You can find much better performance at the same price today. 👇
- Basic use only 📱
- Heavy all-day use
- Heavy gaming 🎮
- 5G network users
Final verdict
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is an outdated phone released in 2016. We don't recommend buying it in 2026 — better options exist at the same price.
Key Specifications
Display
5" SUPER_AMOLED · Hz
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830 Exynos 3475 Quad - USA
RAM
5GB / 2GB
Internal Storage
8GB / 16GB
Main Camera
8MP f/2.2
Capacity
2,600mAh
OS
ANDROID Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Features
Available Colors
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in detail
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) display
The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has a 5-inch SUPER_AMOLED display with HD+ resolution. Pixel density is 294 ppi.
Performance
It is powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830 Exynos 3475 Quad - USA (28 nm). RAM goes up to 5 GB. Storage starts at 8 GB and goes up to 16 GB (eMMC 4.5), with a microSD slot.
Camera
The main rear camera is 8 MP with f/2.2 aperture. There are 2 rear cameras in total. Video tops out at 720p@30fps. The selfie camera is 2 MP.
Battery & charging
The battery is 2,600 mAh, relatively small, so you may need a top-up during the day.
Design & software
It weighs 138 g. It runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat).
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