Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
vivo Y15 (2013)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
53.254.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the vivo Y15 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 3 is powered by a dual-core processor, whereas the Y15 utilizes a quad-core CPU, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Y15 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Ace 3's 720p.
- The Y15 also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh compared to the Ace 3's 1800 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 4.2, but the Y15 has a slightly updated version at 4.2.2.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Y15 is slightly heavier at 130g versus the Ace 3's 115g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
vivo Y15 (2013)
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
131.4 x 66.2 x 9 mm (5.17 x 2.61 x 0.35 in)
Weight
115 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Dark Red
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 2.8/2.2 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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

