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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core Prime vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F) 02Points
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Prime X
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F) vs Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+312 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2350 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
ModelGalaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Other model namesSamsung Core Prime 4G LTE G360F, Samsung SM-G360FGalaxy A3 Duos SM-A320F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth AfricaAngolaSaudi ArabiaKazakhstanEgyptUnited Arab EmiratesPakistanRussiaUkraine
South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date11/1/20141/13/2017
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)67.9 x 130.8 millimeters (2.67 x 5.15 in)66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
RAM memory1GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours17 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Gray
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360F)Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 0.397W/kg (body)0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
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