Samsung SM-J327A Galaxy J3 2017 LTE / Express Prime 2 (Samsung J327)
Samsung · Announced Jun 2017
About Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 presents a modest yet functional design, featuring a 4.99‑inch PLS TFT LCD screen that delivers a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution for clear everyday viewing. Running on Google Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the device is paired with 2 GB of RAM, providing enough memory for basic multitasking and app usage without straining the system. Its compact chassis measures 70.3 mm wide, 143.2 mm tall and 8.2 mm thick, fitting comfortably in the hand while keeping the overall weight to a light 142 grams.
Powering the phone is a 2400 mAh battery, intended to support typical daily activities such as calls, messaging and light media consumption. The handset accommodates a single SIM card, keeping connectivity straightforward for users who prefer a simple setup. Together, these specifications outline a budget‑friendly smartphone that balances screen size, performance and portability for essential mobile tasks.
The SM‑J327A uses a TN‑TFT LCD panel instead of the PLS TFT LCD found on the standard J3 2017, with a slightly smaller 4.97‑inch screen. It runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow rather than the Nougat 7.1.1 release, and its memory is trimmed to 1.5 GiB of RAM. The battery capacity is increased to 2600 mAh, and the chassis measures 70.1 × 140.9 × 8.7 mm with a weight of 147 g.
Compared with the TD‑LTE models (SM‑J330G/L/FN) that retain the 2 GiB RAM configuration, this version offers less memory.
Technical Specifications
All LTE bands (6)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 12) bands
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
All UMTS bands (3)
- UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
- UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
3 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy J3 2017