Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) review: Value driven

17 July 2016
Samsung's J-lineup is being fully renovated and the 2016 badge on the model name implies meaningful updates – albeit subtle, which is understandable. After all, this is the Koreans’ economy class of smartphones. But the series is obviously important enough for Samsung to even add new digits.

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  • Anonymous
  • 8pJ
  • 10 Oct 2024

Laura, 02 Aug 2023Still using my sm-j320w8. Love it. I need replacement cable... moreIt's just a micro USB cable

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    • Daniiabbasi
    • u1v
    • 08 Jul 2024

    Anti-Realme, 23 Feb 2023This J3 is better than my Realme c11 2021 model which is pr... moreService problems

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      • Oyindal
      • r3H
      • 12 Feb 2024

      VaporeonPL, 15 Aug 2019worst phone ever, avoid or destroy it if you have this trashThe phone is ok but does not have enough storage but I love it sadly it fell and broke😿

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        • Laura
        • q{F
        • 02 Aug 2023

        Still using my sm-j320w8. Love it. I need replacement cable for the charger. Unusual connector. Can someone help with description or part number. Samsung keeps telling me it is discontinued. I know. Still need advice.

          This J3 is better than my Realme c11 2021 model which is probably Realme's BIGGEST FAILURE of phone industry, the J3 have smooth scrolling, some of my social media apps such as Facebook, zalo, or simply watching YouTube is basically PERFECT, I think most of the bad comments here are from noobs who don't know how to use a phone

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            • Shawana
            • XN%
            • 19 Jan 2023

            Qwerty

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              • Kitten
              • IbF
              • 02 Nov 2022

              This phone sucks shuts off on its own all the time

                About the J3 2016 not having Sound Alive and thus not a sound EQ is wrong. There is a bypass for it. Go to spotify > settings > sound EQ and you get the sound EQ back.

                Now how silly samsung is to remove the feature in their stock settings, they did not remove it completely.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • sXB
                  • 23 Jan 2022

                  does not stay connected to bluetooth in my car can you help with this promblem

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                    • sikhulu
                    • fu7
                    • 10 Jan 2022

                    My Samsung J3 does not save media files on gallery

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                      • Anonymous
                      • FJS
                      • 21 Dec 2021

                      Mine has become very slow

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                        • Anonymous
                        • n5@
                        • 15 Jun 2021

                        pjr, 01 Apr 2021my Samsung J320 lasted 5 years I wish I could buy an exact ... moreWish I still had mine..it fell and hit metal
                        bar and smashed. I don't like the new phones of today. At my age just need my simple .. smart j3 back.

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                          • pjr
                          • eh0
                          • 01 Apr 2021

                          my Samsung J320 lasted 5 years I wish I could buy an exact replacement.
                          I think most of these reviews are fakes ... written by competing inferior phone manufacturers.
                          what could one expect for a fully accessorized phone for under $200.00
                          My wife's is still working fine.
                          It's a budget phone If you want high end features shell out $1000.00 and quit complaining.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • rrp
                            • 13 Nov 2020

                            Anonymous, 10 Nov 2020Does it have a speakerYou ain't serious.. Which phone lacked a speaker

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                              • Anonymous
                              • pw6
                              • 10 Nov 2020

                              Does it have a speaker

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                                • Anonymous
                                • CGH
                                • 09 Aug 2020

                                My phones internet service doesn't work properly
                                Again surports only 2G network

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                                  • Chris
                                  • yxH
                                  • 14 May 2020

                                  TheFinalDawn Gaming, 03 Nov 2017For its price, it seems good. At least, compared to the iPh... moreBought this at a discount price.
                                  The storage is the biggest issue due to bloatware.. Camera in daylight is pretty good with accutate colours.
                                  Video annoyance due to constant refocus but otherwise OK.
                                  No real complaints at price paid. Size, ease of use, and great AMOLED screen rocks!

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                                    • Honor
                                    • 3Sq
                                    • 02 Apr 2020

                                    elisse, 24 Jan 2020I have my phone since 2017 till now. Works great. But an ... moreWait. What?

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                                      • elisse
                                      • mVC
                                      • 24 Jan 2020

                                      I have my phone since 2017 till now.
                                      Works great. But an important advice- take the bigger GB option - 16GB

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Kxy
                                        • 28 Sep 2019

                                        call log is not working