Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J4
#3220Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J4
Performance
53.954.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.824.2
Build
92.982.7
Connectivity
55.747.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.542.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 4 on both the front and back, while the Galaxy J4 has a plastic back and frame, making it heavier.
- In terms of display, the A3 has a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi compared to the J4's 5.5-inch display at ~267 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the A3 is equipped with an Exynos 7578 chipset, while the J4 uses the Exynos 7570, with the A3 having a slightly higher CPU clock speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the J4 offers a wider lens for the rear camera.
- The J4 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the A3's 2300 mAh.
- Finally, the A3 runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the J4 comes with Android 8.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J4
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Versions: A310F (Europe); A310F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A310M (LATAM); A310M (LATAM, Brazil); A310Y (Australia, New Zealand). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J400F/DS (Global DS); J400G/DS
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7578Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 306
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 in)
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
132 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Black, Gold, Orchid Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity