Samsung unveils Galaxy J3 Pro smartphone

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC — Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

This 5-inch affordable handset is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chip, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, coming only with Android Lollipop (fortunately, a Marshmallow update has been confirmed).

Codrut Nistor, 06/07/2016

Yesterday in China, the affordable Samsung Galaxy J family has just welcomed a new member. Dubbed Galaxy J3 Pro, this handset is a slightly beefier Galaxy J3 that will only be available in China later this month. Unfortunately, its specific launch date has not been revealed yet.

These are the highlights of the Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro:

Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC with Adreno 306 graphics
Memory/Storage: 2 GB RAM; 16 GB internal storage and microSD support
Display: 5-inch Super AMOLED multitouch with 1,280X720 pixels
Cameras: 5 MP with f/2.2 front, 8 MP with f/2.2 on the back
Connectivity: dual-SIM, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, micro USB
Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop (Marshmallow update coming later this year)
Weight/Dimensions: 0.31 pounds; 5.6X2.8X0.31 inches
Battery: 2,600 mAh
Colors: gold, gray

The handset will hit the market via China Telecom for around $150 USD. Unfortunately, it might not reach any other market too soon, if at all.