Galaxy J3 (2016)
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Galaxy J3 (2016)

4.3· 11 verified reviews
3-month warrantyReturn on defectInspected in Quebec11 customers bought this month

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), pre-owned, inspected and guaranteed for 1 year.

49 $ CAD

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Storage
16GB
Condition
Good

Light wear from everyday use, battery 80%+ — performance held to the same standard as Excellent.

Color
Black
Only 1 left in this combo
In stock in Quebec — ships today if you order by 2pm ET
Battery tested at 80% min · 3-month defect warranty
Unlocked for all carriers · 4G LTE
3-month warranty
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Year
2016
Brand
Samsung
Family
Samsung
Networks
4G LTE
Carrier unlock
All carriers

Specifications

📱
5.0 inches
Size
🔋
2600
mAh
📷
8 MP
Main camera
Spreadtrum SC9
Processor

Display

Size
5.0 inches
Type
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Processor
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
RAM
2 / 5 GB
Storage options
8GB / 16GB

Camera

Main camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Video
720p@30fps
Selfie
2 MP (USA) 5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)

Battery

Battery capacity
2600 mAh

Connectivity & misc

5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Port
microUSB 2.0, OTG
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Dimensions
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm
Weight
138 g
Operating system
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
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Specs sourced from GSMArena · last updated May 2026

Customer reviews

4.3
Based on 11 reviews
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·4 days ago

exactly what i needed, no surprises

Needed a cheap backup phone and this fit the bill perfectly. Showed up in good condition — screen has no cracks or deep scratches, just normal wear. Battery percentage was right where they said it'd be. The 32-point inspection seems legit because nothing felt broken or off when I unboxed it. One year warranty gives me peace of mind. Not fancy, but it does what it's supposed to do.

Robert F.SKVerified buyer·16GB · Good
·2 weeks ago

solid little phone for the price

Honnêtement, j'étais nerveux d'acheter un téléphone usagé en ligne, mais celui-ci fonctionne vraiment bien. L'écran est propre, pas de rayures visibles. La batterie tient toute la journée sans problème. Comparé à acheter neuf, c'est un bon deal. La livraison a pris moins de 24h comme promis.

Cameron H.SaskatoonVerified buyer·16GB · Fair
·1 month ago

battery died after two weeks

The listing said 85% battery health but it was draining way faster than that. Dropped to 10% by mid-afternoon on light use. Also the screen had some marks they didn't mention. Contacted support and warranty process was slow—took almost 2 weeks to get a replacement. Disappointed because the price seemed good but the condition didn't match what I expected.

Lin C.NLVerified buyer·16GB · Good
·2 months ago

solid phone, does what it should

Bought this as a backup device and it's been reliable. Battery holds up well, screen is clean, and it came in proper packaging. For the price compared to buying new, this was the right call.

Amanda T.NSVerified buyer·8GB · Excellent
·4 months ago

excellent value, excellent condition

This is my second phone from BestMobileCanada. First one worked great, so i came back. This J3 is in exceptional shape — you'd hardly know it was used. 16GB storage, clean screen, battery at 90%. They nailed the 32-point inspection because there's literally nothing to complain about. Price is more than fair when you compare it to new retail. Sold.

Nancy A.MBVerified buyer·16GB · Excellent
·5 months ago

been using it for 3 weeks, no issues

was skeptical buying used, but this one came in excellent condition. screen has no marks, battery health showed 87% right out of the box, and 8gb handles everything i throw at it. delivery came within 24 hours. the warranty they include actually matters if something goes sideways. so far it's been reliable and way cheaper than a new phone.

Jeff Z.ABVerified buyer·8GB · Excellent
·6 months ago

works fine but battery drains quick

The phone itself is in good shape, no complaints about the physical condition. Screen is clean, buttons respond properly. My issue is the battery — it drops from 100% to dead in like 6-7 hours of light use, which seems worse than the 80-85% health they listed. It still works for calls and texting but if you need all-day battery life you'll be disappointed. Support said that's within acceptable range for a device this old, so I'm stuck with it.

Catherine K.HalifaxVerified buyer·8GB · Good
·7 months ago

disappointed with battery performance

Got the phone, it looked fine on arrival. 8GB storage works okay. But the battery only holds about 3 hours of actual use, which doesn't match the 89% health they listed. After a week it started randomly shutting down at 20% battery. Contacted them about warranty and got runaround responses. Maybe the 32-point inspection missed something. Wouldn't order again.

Lisa Y.NTVerified buyer·8GB · Excellent
·7 months ago

solid phone, solid price

honestly wasn't sure about buying pre-owned but this j3 works great. screen's clean, no dead pixels, and it arrived the next day like they promised. 8gb storage handles my apps fine. for the price compared to buying new, it's a no-brainer. battery health at 88%, which is respectable for a used phone. no regrets here.

Jennifer S.NLVerified buyer·8GB · Excellent
·a year ago

been using it for months, no issues

wasn't sure about buying used but this thing just works. Screen's got some light scratches but nothing that bothers me. Battery's holding steady. Fast delivery too—got it in like 24 hours. good value, especially with the warranty peace of mind.

Marcus T.YTVerified buyer·8GB · Fair