Samsung Galaxy A3
#4107
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
#4101Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
Performance
52.043.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
79.179.1
Battery
18.018.9
Build
74.867.9
Connectivity
54.449.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.236.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Galaxy J2 (2017) has a plastic frame, making the A3 lighter and more durable.
- In terms of display, both have Super AMOLED screens, but the A3's 4.5-inch display offers slightly higher pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the A3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 chipset and 1.5GB RAM, compared to the J2's Exynos 3475 and 1GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities for the A3.
- The A3's camera is superior with an 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, while the J2 has a 5 MP rear camera and 720p video.
- The J2 has a larger 2000 mAh battery, but the A3's 1900 mAh battery may offer similar performance due to its lower power demands.
- Lastly, the A3 runs on an older Android version but can be upgraded, whereas the J2 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2017)
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Versions: J200G (India, Indonesia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos (2017) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
136.5 x 69 x 8.4 mm (5.37 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Weight
110.3 g
130 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
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
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 42.2/5.76 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity