Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Samsung J3 pro price, Specifications & features

Founded in 1969 in Suwon based in South Korea, Samsung Electronics makes everything right from television, washing machines, refrigerators, microwave ovens, semi-conductors to mobile phones. The company has expanded its portfolio in the budget Indian smartphone market with its pocket-friendly J2 and J7 series. The most recent Samsung J3 Pro is the latest entry-level device in the market at an affordable price of Rs 8490. It is an upgraded version of Samsung Galaxy J3 which was launched an year back. The latest variant comes with a better display, improved camera, increased RAM, more internal storage and premium design and looks than Galaxy J3. It runs on outdated Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.This a "Made in India" phone customized with features like S-Bike mode and UDS (Ultra Data Saving mode). UDS is now a mandatory feature which is available on all Samsung phones. The metallic unibody look with curved edges makes it much more attractive and justifies the Samsung J3 pro price. Other Galaxy j3 variants are Samsung Galaxy j3 2017 and Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge .

Introduction and Design :

This dual SIM (GSM+GSM) device accepts both Micro SIM and Micro SIM. Samsung J7 prime sports a metal body with curved edges which offers premium look and feel. It is a slim smartphone having dimensions of 142.3 x71.0 x7.9 mm and easily fits in hand and pocket. In terms of weight, it is light weighing 138 gms. The device comes in three colour options such as white, Gold and black. It lacks a fingerprint sensor which is a drawback in this phone as this sensor is the most basic feature available in almost all phones these days.

Display and Configuration :

This Samsung device boasts of a 5.0-inch HD Super AMOLED capacitative touchscreen display having 720x1280p pixels resolution and pixel density of 294 ppi. The screen is not protected by a scratch resistant display. The device is equipped with Snapdragon 410 quad-core chipset clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 360 GPU to provide smooth and powerful multitasking and great graphical experience. The user can play heavy games effortlessly without any lags. The user can easily work on multiple apps simultaneously without any performance issues. It is equipped with only 16GB internal storage out of which only 11.2GB of space is available to the user to install numerous apps, store videos, music and pictures which can be further expanded upto 128GB via microSD card if the user desires. It runs on Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) operating system customized with Samsung's TouchWiz UI on the top. The device might not be eligible for higher Android updates.

Camera Performance :

As far as camera section is concerned, Samsung J3 pro features a 8 megapixel rear camera with autofocus, CMOS image sensor, f/2.2 aperture, single LED flash and other features like geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR (High Dynamic range) and can record high resolution HD 1280p videos at 30fps with ease. Rear camera ensures bright and sharp pictures and videos even in low light environment. Other additional features include continous shot, beauty face, sound and shot, selfie enhancer, digital zoom, panorama etc. For selfies, the device is equipped with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera which is capable of full HD video recording, video calling, chatting and great selfie experience.

Battery and Connectivity :

This dual SIM (Nano+Nano) device is powered with a 2600mAH removable Li-Ion battery which ensures that the device runs throughout the day on medium usage while playing games, internet browsing and watching high-definition videos. The device comes with UDS mode which cuts down data usage upto 50 percent while various operations. On connectivity front, it supports dual SIM card slots, 4G (with Band 40 support used by some LTE networks in India, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, NFC, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS with GLONASS or BDS, microUSB v2.0 port with USB On-The-Go support, 3.5mm headphone jack and FM Radio support. The device also features ambient light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and proximity sensors.It lacks fingerprint scanner which is a major disadvantage.

Key Features of Samsung J3 Pro at a glance :

1. Samsung J3 Pro runs on Android v5.1.1 Lollipop operating system based on Touchwiz UI.
2. The device comes with a 5.0-inch (12.7 cm) Super AMOLED HD (720 x 1280 Pixels) display and 294 ppi pixel density.
3. It is powered by an 1.5GHz quad core Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be increased upto 128GB via microSD card if the user wants to store more pictures, videos and songs.
4. It features autofocus 8MP rear camera with LED flash and front-facing 5MP camera to click selfies.
5. It is powered by a removable 2600mAH Li-ion battery and offers various connectivity options like 4G, Wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS with GLONASS, microUSB v2.0 port.
6. It also includes Make in India features like S bike mode and UDS (Ultra data saver) to benefit the user.

Why you should buy Samsung J3 Pro?

• Super AMOLED display: This latest display is helpful while web browsing, watching videos or surfing web at super fast 4G speeds and its vibrant colours. This display consumes less battery and offers sharper display for improved viewing experience of the user.
• S bike mode: This feature is extremely beneficial for the safety of two wheeler riders. On the activation of this feature, the caller gets preset message in any of the desired Indian language. In case it is an important call, then the user can only pick up the call when the vehicle has stopped. This can prevent accidents also.
• UDS (Ultra Data Saver): This is very helpful feature which is present in all the Samsung phones these days. This enables the users to browse the internet and explore social media without worrying about data usage as it saves about 50 percent of mobile data cost by compressing data and restricting irrelevant applications in the background. It enhances the 4G experience also.
• Additional features : This Samsung handset comes with pre-installed features like S secure feature and S Power mode for the prolonged phone usage, less battery consumption and safe internet browsing while keeping all personal information private.

Why you should not buy this Samsung phone?

1. Outdated software : One of the biggest drawback that any smartphone can possibly have is to have two generations old operating system. It supports Android v5.1.1 operating system which is no longer used these days.
2. Lack of fingerprint sensor : Mostly all the phones have fingerprint reader these days as it helps the user to unlock the phone quickly. This phone does not has fingerprint scanner which is quite saddening.

Any Alternative?

Xiaomi Redmi 4A: This is probably the best alternative to the Samsung handset since it is the main contender of the new launch. Better camera, processor and battery, Redmi device has all the right boxes ticked as compared to J3 Pro. This is the one to get and not Galaxy J3 Pro, if you are looking at this price segment.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro Vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A- Which is better ?

Samsung J3 Pro's price seems higher as compared to that of Xiaomi Redmi 4A. At Rs 5,999, the Redmi 4A is not only cheaper than the Galaxy J3 Pro, but also better features to buyers. The Redmi 4A features a 5-inch HD (720p) IPS display, Qualcomm’s 64-bit Snapdragon 425 quad-core chipset, and 2GB of RAM. The smartphone also features 16GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 13-megapixel primary camera, 5-megapixel selfie camera, a 3,120mAh battery, and it runs on Android Marshmallow-based MIUI 8. On the other hand, J3 Pro comes with 5-inch display, 8MP rear and 5MP front shooter, 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor and old Android 5.1.1 operating system.

Our viewpoint on Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro :

The South Korean company Samsung has expanded its portfolio with the addition of budget phone 4G enabled J3 Pro. The user can capture excellent pictures and do multitasking smoothly with ample RAM. At decent Samsung J3 pro price, it is a good branded mobile phone. However, it might face stiff competition from Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime which has less price but has better specifications like 3GB RAM, 13MP rear camera and 4100 mAH battery.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

The device comes with 16GB internal storage space out of which 11.2GB is avialble to user to install apps and store data. The supported apps can be easily moved to microSD card in case of short of space. However, you can additionally expand the storage upto 128GB via a microSD card.

Yes, since it supports 4G LTE Indian bands as well as VoLTE, it will definitely support Reliance Jio calling and data network.

Yes, the battery of the phone can be removed in case of emergency. You can also carry a power bank so that you are on-the-go all the time.

No, unfortunately only the rear camera of the device has single LED flash and the front camera does not have flash.

No, the device comes with Super AMOLED display.

No, the device does not support USB On-The-Go feature.

Galaxy J3 Pro can record the videos in the highest 1080p resolution though it cannot record slow motion videos.

It comes with a near stock Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, which makes for a good user experience. As of now, it is unlikely that the device will recieve any major Android version software update.

Yes, both SIM card slots in Galaxy J3 Pro support 4G LTE.

Yes, It supports two sims and a memory card simultaneously.

No, It does not support Samsung Pay.

No, It does not support Samsung Pay.

This phone might not get these updates.

No, it does not have fingerprint sensor.

The contents of the box of Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime will comprise of the device itself, charger, data cable, a pair of wired earphones, user guide and warranty card. No extra addons like screen protector or a case are included in the package.