{"id":14082,"date":"2017-02-23T14:31:55","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T12:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=14082"},"modified":"2017-05-16T08:28:57","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T06:28:57","slug":"review-samsung-galaxy-j3-2016-8-gb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/review-samsung-galaxy-j3-2016-8-gb\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) 8 GB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Samsung J-Series line-up is the epitome of efficiency and functionality, boasting great features at an affordable price. The South Korean company has rolled out an upgraded 2016 range, which includes the J5, J7 and has now grown even more with the addition of the J3.<\/p>\n<p>The design and the display is what immediately stand out. Your eyes will be mesmerised by the rich colours and superb contrast.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14178\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14178\" class=\"wp-image-14178 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/samsung-galaxy-J3-2016-insert-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/samsung-galaxy-J3-2016-insert-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/samsung-galaxy-J3-2016-insert-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/samsung-galaxy-J3-2016-insert.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The downside is the J3\u2019s 8 MP primary camera. The user interface (UI) is very sparse and if you increase the resolution to anything above 720p, lack of detail in the images will make itself known. There is nothing fancy about the front camera unfortunately.<\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt that you\u2019ll find a device to suit your needs from the J-range \u2013 this is what it\u2019s all about; it all depends on what features are most important for you.<\/p>\n<p>What can be said for sure is that, except for the questionable quality of the camera and video playback, the J3 is a package that is reliable and will give you bang for your buck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5.0\u201d Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Resolution: 720 X 1280 pixels<\/li>\n<li>8 MP, f\/2.2, autofocus, LED flash (J3109, J320F models)<\/li>\n<li>5 MP, f\/2.2 (J3109, J320F models)<\/li>\n<li>720p video recording<\/li>\n<li>Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)<\/li>\n<li>Spreadtrum SC9830<\/li>\n<li>Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7<\/li>\n<li>microSD dedicated slot (expandable up to 256 GB)<\/li>\n<li>5 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>8 GB built-in memory<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth: 1, A2DP, LE<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b\/g\/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot<\/li>\n<li>microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go<\/li>\n<li>Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery<\/li>\n<li>Up to 22 h talk time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Pros: <\/strong>Affordable, sturdy build; colour-rich screen; looks similar to the Galaxy S7; sharp Super AMOLED display<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>Sub-par 8 MP camera and video playback; not very powerful; made entirely of plastic; only 3 GB (out of 8 GB) of memory available to be used; doesn\u2019t use the latest Android OS; only 1.5 GB RAM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict: 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/84670182\/Samsung+Galaxy+J3+2016+Duos+8GB+Black?sst=j3+samsung%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=1&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=rgroup1\"><strong>Samsung J3 (2016) available for R2,699<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Samsung J-Series line-up is the epitome of efficiency and functionality, boasting great features at an affordable price. The South Korean company has rolled out an upgraded 2016 range, which includes the J5, J7 and has now grown even more with the addition of the J3. 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