Apple iPhone 13 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 2:35 AM, updated: 9/12/2023 7:09 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Apple iPhone 13 Pro (256GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3095
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) Compare Apple iPhone 13 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)

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!

35 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)146% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (238GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1170x2532 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+457 PPI87% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.1"36% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)60% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP144% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps118 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3095 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+20W5 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	3.5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
204 grams (7.14 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)85% Lighter
7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)11% Thinner
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices

Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Other model names	iPhone 13 Pro (A2636, A2638, A2639, A2640, A2483)	Galaxy A3 (3G) SM-A300H (Single-sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	11/1/2014
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	204 grams (7.14 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
System version	iOS 15	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 17	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (5-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 794348 (v9) Geekbench: 4687 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/1.8120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.877mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps ProRes RAW Cinematic mode	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3095 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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: Graphite, Silver, Gold, Sierra Blue • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 13 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	0.989W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	0.288W/kg (head), 0.553W/kg (body)