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70%
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
₹17,990
(Discontinued)
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65%
Samsung Galaxy A3 2016
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Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 across performance, display, camera, battery and storage to help determine the better smartphone.
Here is the summary of the results:
Performance: Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 runs at a higher processing speed of 1.6 GHz, while Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 runs at 1.5 GHz, making Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 the better performer.
Display: Both Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 offer the same screen size of 4.7 inches and feature the same Super AMOLED display.
Rear Camera: Both Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 feature a 13 MP primary rear camera.
Front Camera: Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 offers a higher front camera resolution with 8 MP, while Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 offers 5 MP, making Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better for front camera photography.
Battery: Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 offers a higher battery capacity with 2350 mAh, while Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 offers 2300 mAh, making Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better for longer battery life.
Storage: Both Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 and Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 offer the same internal storage of 16 GB.
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Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
₹17,990
(Discontinued)
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Summary
Spec Score
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70%
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65%
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Release Date
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08 Jan, 2017
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N/A
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Performance
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Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
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Snapdragon 410
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Tru-Octa Core (upto 1.6 GHz)
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(upto 1.5 GHz)
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2 GB RAM
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1.5 GB RAM
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Display
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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720x1280 px (HD)
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720x1280 px (HD)
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Rear Camera
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13 MP
Primary Camera
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13 MP
Primary Camera
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Front Camera
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8 MP
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5 MP
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Battery
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2350 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Storage
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16 GB
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16 GB
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User Ratings
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N/A
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4.3/5
(3 ratings)
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Video
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There are no videos available for the device.
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User Feedback
General
Operating System
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Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
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Android v5.1 (Lollipop)
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Performance
Performance Rating
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Avg
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Below Avg
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Chipset
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Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
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Processor
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Octa core, 1.6 GHz, Cortex A53
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Quad core, 1.5 GHz, Cortex A53
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Architecture (The higher, the better)
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64 bit
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64 bit
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Graphics (GPU)
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Mali-T830 MP2
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N/A
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RAM
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2 GB
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1.5 GB
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Display
Display Rating
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Display Type
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Super AMOLED
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Super AMOLED
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Screen Size
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm)
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Resolution
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720x1280 px (HD)
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720x1280 px (HD)
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Pixel Density
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312 ppi
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312 ppi
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
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67.78 %
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69.28 %
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Design
Height
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135.4 mm
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134.5 mm
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Width
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66.2 mm
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65.2 mm
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Thickness
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7.9 mm
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7.3 mm
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Weight
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N/A
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132 grams
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Build Material
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N/A
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Frame: Metal
Back: Metal |
Water Resistance
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Yes Water resistant IP68 (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
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N/A
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Ruggedness
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Dust proof
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N/A
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Rear Camera
Rear Camera Rating
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Good
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Good
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Resolution
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13 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.9 |
13 MP
Primary Cameraf/1.9Back-illuminated sensor BSI |
Autofocus
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Yes
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Yes
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Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Yes LED Flash
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Image Resolution
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4128 x 3096 Pixels
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4160 x 3120 Pixels
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Settings
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Exposure compensation ISO control
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Shooting Modes
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Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Camera Features
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Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
Digital Zoom
Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection |
Video Recording
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1920x1080 @ 30 fps
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1920x1080 @ 30 fps
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Front Camera
Front Camera Rating
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Good
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Avg
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Resolution
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8 MP
f/1.9 Primary Camera |
5 MP
Primary Camera |
Flash
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No
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N/A
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Battery
Battery Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Capacity
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2350 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Battery Type
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Li-ion
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Li-Polymer
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Storage
Internal Storage
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16 GB
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16 GB
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Expandable Storage
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Yes Up to 256 GB
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Yes Up to 128 GB
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Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)
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Dual SIM
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Dual SIM
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SIM Type
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
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Network Support
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5G Not Supported 4G
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5G Not Supported 4G
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SIM 1
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4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) |
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N/A
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4G Speed: 50 Mbit/s ↑ 150 Mbit/s ↓ (LTE category 4)
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Wi-Fi
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Yes Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
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Yes Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
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Wi-Fi Features
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Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot
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Bluetooth
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Yes v4.2
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Yes v4.1
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GPS
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Yes with A-GPS
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Yes with A-GPS
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NFC
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Yes
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Yes
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Multimedia
Audio Jack
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3.5 mm
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3.5 mm
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Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor
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Yes
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N/A
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Fingerprint Sensor Position
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Front
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N/A
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Other Sensors
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Barometer Compass
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Light sensor Proximity sensor Accelerometer Compass
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