Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) original?
Copies of the Galaxy J3 (2017) look right and even say Galaxy J3 (2017) in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
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Real Galaxy J3 (2017) vs a copy
| A real Galaxy J3 (2017) | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SAMSUNG-SM-J326AZ, SAMSUNG-SM-J327A, SAMSUNG-SM-J327AZ | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY J3 (2017)" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T720 or Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓1 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy J3 (2017)'s figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy J3 (2017). Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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Software: Android 7 and up
A Galaxy J3 (2017) showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Galaxy J3 (2017) or Galaxy J3 (2018)?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy J3 (2017) | Galaxy J3 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SAMSUNG-SM-J326AZ, SAMSUNG-SM-J327A | SM-J337P, SM-J337R4 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T720 or Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | Mali-T720 or Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 |
| RAM | 1 GB+ | 1 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy J3 (2017)?
A real Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) reports SAMSUNG-SM-J326AZ or SAMSUNG-SM-J327A or SAMSUNG-SM-J327AZ or SM-J3119S. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy J3 (2017) have?
At least 1 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy J3 (2017) run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy J3 (2017) is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy J3 (2017), for free.