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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

Samsung Released 8 Jan 2016 4G Score 2.4/10

Price in Bangladesh

Official ৳13,990 Available · brand warranty

Variant

Prices checked 9 March 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?

Key specifications

Display
5″ Super AMOLED
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9830A
RAM
2GB
Storage
16GB
Rear camera
8MP Dual
Selfie camera
5MP
Battery
2,600mAh
Network
2G, 3G, 4G
OS
Android v5.1.1
Weight
138g · 7.9mm

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) overview

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is a smartphone from Samsung, released in January 2016. It comes with a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, the Spreadtrum SC9830A chipset, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. For photography there is a 8MP dual rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. A 2,600mAh battery powers the phone. The official price of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳13,990.

What's good

  • Super AMOLED panel
  • NFC

What's not

  • Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
  • Small 2600mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) full specifications

Launch

Brand Samsung
Model Galaxy J3 (2016)
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date 08 January 2016
Status Available

Platform

Operating System Android
OS Version v5.1.1
Chipset Spreadtrum SC9830A
CPU Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A7
CPU Cores 4 Cores
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 28 nm
GPU Mali-400 MP2

Display

Display Type Super AMOLED
Screen Size 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Resolution 720x1280 px (HD)
Pixel Density 294 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio 68.06 %
Screen Protection Gorilla Glass
Bezel-less Display Yes with notch
Touch Screen Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Notch Yes

Rear Camera

Camera Setup Dual
Resolution 8 MP, Primary Camera, 5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Autofocus Yes
Flash LED Flash
Image Resolution 3264 x 2448 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Zoom Digital Zoom
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Aperture f/2.2
Camera Features Auto Flash, Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus
Video Recording 1280x720
Video FPS 30 fps

Selfie Camera

Camera Setup Single
Resolution 5 MP, f/2.2 Camera
Video Recording 1280x720
Video FPS 30 fps
Aperture f/2.2

Body & Design

Height 142.3 mm
Width 71 mm
Thickness 7.9 mm
Weight 138 grams
Build Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors Black, Gold, White

Battery

Battery type Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity 2600 mAh
Placement Removable
Talk Time Up to 13 Hours(3G)

Memory

Internal Storage 16 GB
Storage Type eMMC 4.5
Expandable Memory Up to 128 GB
USB OTG Yes
RAM 2 GB

Connectivity

Network 2G, 3G, 4G
SIM Slot Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
EDGE Available
GPRS Available
VoLTE Yes
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth v4.1
GPS Yes with A-GPS
Wi-fi Hotspot Yes
NFC Yes
USB Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0

Sensors & Security

Light Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Audio & Media

FM Radio Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack 3.5 mm
Video 720p@30fps

More

Made By Korea
Features Accelerometer, proximity

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in Bangladesh?

The official price of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) in Bangladesh starts at ৳13,990.

Does Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) support 5G?

No, Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.

How big is the battery of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)?

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has a 2600mAh battery.

Which processor does Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) use?

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is powered by the Spreadtrum SC9830A (Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A7).

When was Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) released?

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) was released in January 2016.

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