Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) does see a further renewal in the line-up of products made in Samsung Electronics which also include those which are the proposals immediately above the market the last year, namely the new Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) , of which he has already discussed into full review of their products.
However, today, we will review a terminal that the entry-level market has a lot to offer in the face of a more than affordable price combined with respectable specifications. A different device than its big brothers that comes complete with the new version Galaxy J3 Pro released exclusively for the Chinese market. We see, then, to outline features and distinguishing marks of this new product.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), review product
The South Korean multinational Samsung Electronics enriches its catalog of products for the low-end J Galaxy line of smartphones by introducing a new device that followed the model J2, J5 and J7 of which was discussed within our pages.
we will pass over review this new terminal which really proves popular among consumers who first were able to test its potential, highlighting strengths and significant shortcomings as highlighted by GSMArena boys, who first were able to offer a comprehensive account on the terminal. Let’s go.
Galaxy J3 (2016) – Unboxing
Galaxy J3 (2016) reaches the consumer in a simple white box with the over-etched logos of the South Korean giant and its model designation on the front. By accessing the content can be recognized all the components you would expect to find in support of a modern smartphone:
- Power Adapter: AC 220V-5V at 1A output current
- USB data cable: to be used for charging and two-way transfer to a PC
- Stereo Earphones with built-in microphone: for incoming calls
a small but effective accessory hardware equipment, which offers everything you need to start to use and manage the device. But let’s see what it looks like the phone. 
The new Vonta device on a form-factory standard size contained in a frame of 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm weighing just 138 grams. The general appearance keeps the forms of already discussed Galaxy J5 and J7 (2016) with rounded edges that ensure a safe and a certain linear forms taken.
The design features a thin unibody shell made of plastic , an on-line measurement even to say with the membership market range even if the feeling is still optimal and without aesthetic-constructive defects. Easy accessibility is the battery compartment, which counts on a removable media, which has become very uncommon in the last period which saw the approval of non-extractable solutions brand. 
Although we are in every way holding a device made of plastic, the general feeling is that it has to do with a well above its appearances device. The back has a brushed metal-like cover while the camera – note of demerit for Samsung – is slightly raised relative to the plane of the phone and the layout of the LED Flash duo-Speaker that now belongs to the past.
in front is placed the Home key (double click access to the camera), perfectly responsive, pleasant to the feedback and integrated with the rest of the front kick that presents the frames too thick, which still leave 5-inch large display space. 
Just above the display, on the right-hand side is the front camera that unlike Galaxy Galaxy J5 and J7 is devoid of LED Flash front. Other features include a proximity sensor and receiver. Notably absent, however, the automatic ambient light sensor which then provides for action by the user’s manual setting which is really irritating.
Looking at the side profile are, however, the classic buttons for the volume rocker on the left and the wake button (on / off) on the far right. The bottom instead houses the microUSB port outside and the one and only system main microphone. The upper part, however, relies on the mere presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Going inward, and having had access to the removable battery compartment, we find the slot for micro SIM and the format ‘planned expansion of memory via microSD.
a device that overall gives a good response even in very uneven weight distribution, perfectly balanced by a well-made chassis.
Galaxy J3 ( 2016) – Overview Hardware 
We are looking at a Galaxy J3 (2016) can offer the following specifications:
- Display : Capacitive Multi-Touch Super AMOLED HD Resolution Panel with a diagonal of 5 inches @ 720p and pixel density of 294ppi with protective coating Asahi Glass Dragontrail protection
- processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 / Exynos 3475 (both 4G LTE-ready) or Spreadtrum SC8830 (3G) / Spreadrum SC9830 (4G LTE)
- RAM : 1.5GB
- Memory ROM: 8 / 16GB + microSD expansion up to 128GB
- Dual-SIM Card : Format Micro-SIM Dual Stand-by
- Main Rear Camera: 8 megapixels with autofocus system fire @ f / 2.2 and Flash LED
- Secondary Camera Front : 2 or 5 Megapixel with FF @ f / 2.2
- Connection LTE Category 4, WiFi bgn Single-Band @ 2.4GHz , Bluetooth 4.1 and microUSB 2.0, GPS with GLONASS / BDS Geo-System and USB OTG
- Battery : removable 2.600mAh
- Operating System: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with proprietary customizations Samsung Touchwiz
the greatest shortcomings are to be registered by the non-implementation of NFC that does not allow, for example, the use of the system Android pay payment and the ambient light sensor that we discussed earlier. The 8GB provided only 3GB are available to user’s actual. Sign that Samsung should take serious measures. Also it is expected to upgrade to the latest version of the operating system.
Despite this, at least for the display, lighting conditions are optimal and according to data from the direct source speaks of a total of 468 the output peak nit, which implies that the terminal adapts well to all conditions of intense light that fill at least part of the deficit due to the lack of light-sensor. The colors are optimal and contrast of AMOLED panel provides deep blacks and well distributed. 
On the connectivity is witnessing heavy failings in terms of connections to the outside limited to single band WiFi that does not take into account the latest AC standard, think of the absence del’NFC and the mere presence of accelerometer and proximity that leave uncovered any expectations about magnetometer or gyroscope for use in combination with 3D VR systems such as Google Cardboard.
However, for Dual-Sim versions are planned separate slots that do not sacrifice the microSD expansion and wireless connectivity systems, at least in our market, are approved for 4G LTE.
the module battery Galaxy J3 (2016) is a removable 2.600mAh that provides an excellent compromise between performance and length of stay on the device. The following image gives an account of the situation:
Galaxy J3 (2016) – software
If the hardware of a device plays an important part, as must the software that still counts on a distribution of Android Lollipop now in its latest release firmware. The experience offered by the interface is clear, in view of a desired software update, however well suited and in line with the expectations of Touchwiz. 
in lockscreen, there are signs for notifications and easy connection to the camera (which you can call to screen off with the double quick press of the physical key Home) and the dialer for making calls. At the top right, also, the weather indication will allow you to get quick information about current meteorological condition.
The absence of the sensor for fingerprints on board Series device Samsung Galaxy J limited countermeasures access and security with the use of typical functions (PIN, sign, simple swipe or password).
In addition, however, we find access to a definitely function welcome: Samsung Themes , through which more and secure new room for customization.
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by accessing the device we find the Homescreen which by default is set for a display grid 4 × 4 with the possibility of extension up to 4 × 5:05 × 5. The notification bar is the classic one planned by Samsung, with directions to the notifications separated by rapid widget On mode, and thus the tile. This, in the same screen, even the useful and essential slider to manually change the display brightness. 
Galaxy J3 (2016 ) still adopts the classical approach to the app Drawer in which we find the suite of Google apps ragguruppate in folders, some Touchwiz applications (which you can not uninstall) and some secondary bloatware that does not weigh on the performance and the ‘ user experience. The collaboration with Microsoft has guaranteed the granting of a OneDrive cloud space of 100GB and even OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Skype pre-installed.
The presence of 1.5GB of RAM did not require the granting a multi-tasking function to be performed by split-screen and certainly the extra space cloud plays into the hands of only 3GB of available internal ROM startup of the terminal.
Galaxy J3 (2016) – Performance
we are faced with a smartphone can offer a variety of solutions that are adapted to their respective markets by offering performance in very discrete complex. The four core Cortex-A57 dell’Exynos 3475 count of clock of 1.3 GHz and production processes at 28nm that are slightly behind the 1.5GHz of solutions Spreadtrum SC8830 / SC9830 which differ in the different management and the presence of 4G GPU different SoC solutions (Mali-400 Spreadtrum vs Mali-T720 for Exynos). The test charts that follow are still refer to the model with Spreadtrum SC9830:
Results like the same charts show, rather disappointing that put in evidence the close proximity between the performance j2 and J5 models that you really deviate for a few points. Below, the AnTuTu test, leaves no room for personal interpretation:
The test performance graphics pearl Mali-440 GPU has recorded an output to 8 fps at HD resolutions are scaled just 4 fps on 1080p, highlighting the ‘ obsolescence of the component:
the combination of the two evaluative SoC components was then subject to comprehensive evaluation through test BaseMark, which has brought to our attention the obvious difficulties of the terminal which is behind the respective device placed in the same price range:
Performance in very bad overall and does not augur well either in relation to a future OS update. Forget to use this terminal for playing 3D titles of any kind.
Galaxy J3 (2016) – Audio Quality and Messaging
The situation does not improve in regard to sound quality in reception and is well below the average despite the reception is really superb. The SIM management involves the use of the first slot in 3G / 4G and second only in 2G to receive and make simple calls through the network but without the pretense of a data network connections.
Dialer and messages are the classic solutions provided by Samsung for its graphical user interface while the phone book function allows a new level of filtering for contacts and the simultaneous viewing of messages and additional information. This is also the function of refusing calls and silent mode programmed with the possible exception in the favorite contacts.
Messages allows you to get an anti-spam filter automatically and you can perform on submitting planning texts. Identical also section Samsung email app that does not undergo any particular significant changes.
Galaxy J3 (2016) – Camea & amp; Multimedia
The gallery resume fully the features of the GUI Galaxy S6 for the previous year but not limited functionality. By default the display is based on the time and the preview thumbnails can be varied in size by pinch-in and pinch-out. Simple editing functions with no support Online Gallery. Present the Share feature for printing on compatible network hardware.
The video features fully modeled the UI aesthetics Gallery and allow compatibility with a variety of audio / video codec although we do not recommend its use for its high-definition reproductions because of poor performance identified above. Contains options for subtitles adjustable in size and color.
the default music player is that Google Play Music, you will recall, does not have the equalizer function but it gives the terminal a Nexus-like appearance. You can expand to your playlist acquiring new content and playing your songs directly online potendoli save in MP3 format via the cloud upload.
Staying on the multimedia sound plan, we natively support the Galaxy FM radio J3 which it comes with a clean interface and offers recording capability and RDS. 
the audio tests on the signal output via amplifier showed a great results both in terms of power output and image quality. Different, however, the audio through headphones that occurs sometimes distorted:
The sub-fund room count on the support to a 8-megapixel sensor that, despite everything, to involve discretely although it certainly does not do a miracle. Available PRO mode, like the more famous S7 and similar, but with much less ability than these in terms of utility and customization. We find, therefore, exposure compensation and white balance, but nothing on the focus and regolaizone shutter speed. This, in addition, the HDR feature. 
the loss of detail, in projection on a most screen size and resolution, it is evident against the faded colors and white-balance-level does not always hit the spot. Here is a sample video taken with the main camera:
The front camera is 5 megapixels and lacks either the Flash Front LED whilst this is, in fact, still a viable alternative to selfies.
Galaxy J3 (2016) – Internet
the choice of Samsung to voluntarily sacrifice their own music player in favor of the stock Google has had no impact on applications remained as S-Planner, voice recorder and especially the web browser for browsing online that maintains its own presence next to Google Chrome that, in addition to the expected functions, optimizes mobile data consumption by compressing pages in addition to offering instant translation of the pages on request.
Galaxy J3 (2016) – the final verdict
If you have followed us in this review will certainly will have made a ‘precise idea of this new Galaxy J3 . A device which, in the light of the facts, has nothing to do with the Galaxy J2 which among other things offers the new intelligent Smart Glow notification system.
Nevertheless, it could very well opt for this type of terminal if you did not have specific requirements but was, rather, looking for a device that offers solid construction, excellent network reception and discreet video industry rather than outstanding performance and dispaly fabulous together with capacity calculation and storage of the top of the industry range.
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All in all a terminal that, compared with a price of about € 130, is well suited to adoption of no particular requests. Let us know your personal experience with the terminal.
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