Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Elite 3.8 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2017 5:16 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) Compare Blu Elite 3.8 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)

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3 Advantages Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (512MB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)43% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
246 PPI	vs	+312 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.8"	vs	+4.7"24% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera
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
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1600 mAh	vs	+2350 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Other model names	Blu Elite 3.8 Dual-Sim D430, BLU D430a	Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	USA	United Arab Emirates, Turkey
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2012	1/13/2017
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 120 millimeters (2.36 x 4.72 in)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.8" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	246 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
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (512MB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	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
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	2350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	17 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Elite 3.8 (D430a)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)