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Galaxy J3 (2016): An entry AMOLED phone that became a global carrier and prepaid staple.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2016·$150·Score 40/100

Galaxy J3 (2016) was everywhere on prepaid shelves — an AMOLED, a Samsung badge and a removable battery at an entry price. It was never fast, but as a first smartphone or a backup it shipped in huge numbers.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.0" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830
Memory
1.5 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
138 g
What stands out
  • AMOLED at a true entry price.
  • Removable battery.
  • Widely sold on prepaid carriers.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Very slow chipset.
  • 8 MP camera.
  • No software updates.
  • 1.5 GB RAM.
The phone it has to beat
LeEco Le 2
$180 · score 67/100