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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

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Samsung Galaxy J6

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Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy J6

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 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

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)

720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)

PPI

720

Refresh Rate

60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A

HDR Support

✗

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Performance

Chipset

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)

CPU

Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

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

Main Camera Details

13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF

13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF

Front Camera

8 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)

8 MP, f/1.9

Video Recording

1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

OIS

✗

Night Mode

✗

RAW 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

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)

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

Water Resistance

N/A

Colors

Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud

Black, Gold, Blue

Foldable

✗

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

HSPA, LTE

✗

✓

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

NFC

✓

✗

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

✗

Headphone Jack

✓

Radio

✗

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

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

OS Version

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0

Security

Fingerprint

✓

Face Unlock

✗

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

✗

Loudspeaker

Yes

Audio Jack

Yes