Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/28/2017 1:09 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS 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? Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/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!

3 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
+32GB (28GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+5W43% 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
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23% Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)78% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
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Model	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	11/1/2014
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (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	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	12 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	1.86W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)