Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2017 5:16 PM, updated: 4/8/2020 1:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+5.1"9% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2350 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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Model	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 Neo 4G, Samsung Pacific	Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, Turkey
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/31/2015	1/13/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.1" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.457W/kg (head), 0.583W/kg (body)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)