Samsung Galaxy A3
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
#3205Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
Performance
52.053.4
Camera
19.127.9
Display
79.179.1
Battery
18.022.4
Build
74.889.3
Connectivity
54.450.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.243.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 110.3g, while the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) is larger and heavier at 153g, with a plastic back.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays, but the A3's 4.5-inch screen offers a higher pixel density of 245 ppi compared to the J2 Pro's 5.0-inch display at 220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J2 Pro has a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 425 chipset and a higher CPU clock speed at 1.4 GHz, while both have 16GB of storage and similar RAM options.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both offering 8 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front cameras, but the A3 has a wider aperture at f/2.4 compared to the J2 Pro's f/2.2.
- The J2 Pro has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the A3's 1900 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A3 runs on an older Android version (upgradable to Marshmallow), while the J2 Pro comes with Nougat, upgradable to Oreo, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018)
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Versions: J250F/DS (Global Dual-SIM)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018), Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Pro
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 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)
143.8 x 72.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
110.3 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
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
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity