| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | |
| Operating system | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| GPU | Mali-400, Mali-T720 - J320A | |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, 16 GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | up to 256 GB | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Size | 5.0 inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | |
| Colors | 16 M | |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Protection | Asahi Dragontrail Glass | |
| Features | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | version 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| SIM | Micro SIM | |
| Dual SIM | Single, Dual | |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, - J3109, J320F, 5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, - J320P, J320A, | |
| Features | LED | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | Yes | |
| Video Playback | MP4/H.264 player | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | yes | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Dimensions | 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 138 g | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Placement | Removable | |
| Other | Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |