Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy A7
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) features a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy A7 has a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, whereas the A7 utilizes either the Snapdragon 615 or Exynos 5430, both of which provide adequate performance but differ in architecture.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both models featuring a 13 MP rear camera, but the A3 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the A7's 5 MP.
- The A3 has a smaller 2350 mAh battery compared to the A7's 2600 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices have a premium build with Gorilla Glass 4 and aluminum frames, but the A3 has a glass back while the A7 uses plastic.
- Lastly, the A3 runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), while the A7 originally launched with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and is upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE, TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM, IDN, THA); A320Y (NZL, MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: A700F (EMEA), A700FD (Malaysia, Pakistan), A700K/A700S/A700L (Korea)
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FDExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FDOcta-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Adreno 405 - A700FDMali-T628 MP6 - A700F
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in)
151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in)
Weight
138 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes