Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy On6
#3213Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy On6
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 more premium build with Gorilla Glass 4 on both the front and back, while the Galaxy On6 uses plastic for its back and frame, resulting in a slightly heavier device.
- In terms of display, the A3 has a smaller 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the On6's 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display at 720 x 1480 pixels, offering a taller aspect ratio.
- Both phones share the same Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and performance specs, but the On6 has more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the On6's rear camera has a slightly wider lens.
- The A3's battery capacity is lower at 2350 mAh, while the On6 has a larger 3000 mAh battery, providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A3 runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 8.0, while the On6 comes with Android 8.0 out of the box, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy On6
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
For India. Available asSamsung Galaxy J6for Global market
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
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 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
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
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
8 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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
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, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
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
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
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)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes