Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). Neither of them has front Flash. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 2350 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 15999 | Rs. 17999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The cost of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is Rs. 15999. The launch Date of the second phone is January, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is Rs. 17999.
Display comparison
Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Both have same 312 PPI. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 16:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)'s larger 2 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)'s lower 1.5 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 16 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 13 MP Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 6.0.1 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January, 2017 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 65.2 x 134.5 x 7.3 mm | 66.2 x 135.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 132 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels | 4.7 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 312 PPI | ~ 312 PPI |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (To be confirmed) Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) Screen Protection |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.264 | MP4, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2350 mAh, Li-ion Battery |