Samsung Galaxy A3
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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
#4310Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
Performance
52.035.3
Camera
19.115.4
Display
79.178.3
Battery
18.019.7
Build
74.881.9
Connectivity
54.443.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.234.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 features a more premium build quality with a glass front (Gorilla Glass 4) and an aluminum frame, while the Galaxy J1 (2016) has a plastic frame.
- Both have a 4.5" Super AMOLED display, but the A3 offers a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels compared to the J1's 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 chipset and 1GB or 1.5GB of RAM, providing superior processing power compared to the J1's Spreadtrum SC9830 and 1GB of RAM.
- The A3 also has a better camera setup with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, while the J1's 5 MP rear camera records at 720p.
- The J1 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2050 mAh compared to the A3's 1900 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- Software-wise, the A3 runs Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 6.0.1), while the J1 starts with Android 5.1.1 (also upgradable to 6.0.1), giving the J1 a slight edge in initial software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016)
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Versions: J120F (Global); Galaxy Express 3 J120A (AT&T); Galaxy Amp 2 (Cricket); J120H, J120M, J120M, J120TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
2050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in)
132.6 x 69.3 x 8.9 mm (5.22 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
Weight
110.3 g
131 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.58 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or 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
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity