Samsung Galaxy A3
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
#3792Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Performance
52.047.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
79.180.4
Battery
18.022.4
Build
74.885.9
Connectivity
54.456.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.238.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Galaxy J3 (2016) has a plastic frame and back, resulting in a heavier device.
- The A3's 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels compared to the J3's larger 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing better pixel density and clarity in the J3.
- In terms of performance, the A3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 chipset and 1GB of RAM, while the J3 uses a Spreadtrum SC9830 with 8GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the J3 is limited to 720p.
- The J3 also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the A3's 1900 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A3 runs on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the J3 starts with Android 5.1.1 and can be upgraded to 7.1.1, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
General
Release Date
2014
2016, May 06
Announced
2014
2016, March 31
Description
Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Versions: J320FN (Europe); J320F (EMEA); J320F/DD (India); J320A (AT&T); J320P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost); Galaxy Amp Prime (Cricket); Galaxy J3 V (Verizon); J320M (LATAM); J320G (Asia). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro in India with 16 GB storage & 2 GB RAM
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm) - USA
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - USA
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400Mali-T720 - USA
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 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, AF5 MP, f/2.2, AF - USA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
2 MP (USA)5 MP, f/2.2 (all other regions)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
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)
142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
110.3 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Micro-SIMNano-SIM (USA models only)
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
4.0/4.1, A2DP, LE
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity