Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | — | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.5 | 64.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7570 Quad | Exynos 7885 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI 3.1 |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/1.7 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2400 | 2800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 61 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 15 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 143.2 | 146.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 9.7 |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 172 |
| Width (mm) | 70.3 | 73.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, June. Released 2017, July | 2019, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, July |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 38, 40 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes (optional) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s packs a 2800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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