Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
#3406
Samsung Galaxy J6
#3154Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J6
Performance
56.961.3
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
21.024.2
Build
78.472.5
Connectivity
62.849.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.343.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) features a compact build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and weighs 138g, while the Galaxy J6 has a slightly larger plastic build, weighing 154g.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays, but the A3 has a 4.7-inch screen at 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the J6's 5.6-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels.
- Performance-wise, both are powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and have similar RAM configurations, but the J6 offers more storage options.
- The camera specifications are nearly identical, with both having a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the J6 has a slightly wider lens.
- The A3 has a smaller 2350mAh battery, whereas the J6 houses a larger 3000mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- In terms of software, the A3 runs Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to 8.0), while the J6 comes with Android 8.0 (upgradable to 10), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J6
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
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: J600F/DS (Global DS); J600G/DS (India)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On6 in India
Display
Size
4.7"
5.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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, 27mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in)
149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm (5.88 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
Weight
138 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity