Key Features

• Android 7.0 (Nougat)
• 5.0" 720 x 1280 Super AMOLED screen - deep blacks and low power consumption
• 13 MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture - great low-light performance
• Quad-core processor and 2 GB RAM for good multitasking performance
• Affordable price point and design

Overview

The Galaxy J series is Samsung's entry-level smartphone series. Designed with simplicity in mind, you get a modern Android experience with a robust plastic chassis, plus decent multitasking and camera quality, all with a low price tag.

The Galaxy J3 is an affordable, compact smartphone that is suitable for first time users, teenagers or just those looking for a capable phone without spending on features they may not need.

Samsung is by far the most successful global manufacturer of Android smartphones and tablets in the past few years. Part of that success has been in their ability to create a wide range of phones that mean there is something available for everyone. 

The powerful and beautifully designed flagship Galaxy S devices might cost upwards of £600, however there are many among us for whom such an expense cannot be justified. We may not need that much power, or simply don't desire something that looks so 'flash'.

If all you're looking for is a reliable and up-to-date smartphone then the J3 has been developed for you. 

It's not the cheapest smartphone available, however the Samsung brand promises a high build quality alongside lengthy support with a 24 month manufacturer's warranty.

The J3 also manages to boast a few higher quality specifications than one might expect of a phone at this price. The high definition Super AMOLED screen promises deeper blacks and a more dynamic colour range than its budget counterparts offer with LCD technology.

AMOLED also improves battery consumption over LCD; this coupled with with Samsung's improved battery saving modes should help get you get through a full day even during heavy use (or two for light users).

Samsung's Smart Manager application is also available. This is a simple to access hub that shows useful information such as available storage, memory use, battery power and download management. 

An 13 megapixel camera with F/1.9 aperture, the J3 also manages to take well detailed photographs with decent low light performance, benefitting from years of smartphone camera development in the higher tiers of Samsung's ranges.