Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) surfaces on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) render, handset now on GFXBench — Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

The next refresh of this affordable handset is expected to be unveiled in early December. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 11/23/2016

The updated Samsung Galaxy J3 should arrive soon, but nothing is official yet. However, this handset has been in the rumor mill for months now, and the time has come to see it surfacing on GFXBench. Obviously, the entry in the benchmark database confirms some specs that we already encountered in some of the rumors mentioning this handset.

The model number cited by some early leaks was SM-J327P. Now, the one that arrived on GFXBench is SM-J327. Its specs include a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and microSD support, 2 MP and 5 MP cameras, a 5-inch 720p display, and only Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Unfortunately, there is no battery capacity mentioned in the GFXBench listing.

Since press renders have already surfaced online, it looks like the handset might be announced on December 1st, as mentioned by recent leaks. The price of the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) in India is expected to be around $130 USD. Nothing is official yet, so stay tuned for the official announcement.