HTC Desire 300 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 300 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/28/2017 1:09 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X HTC Desire 300 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS) Compare HTC Desire 300 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!

2 Advantages HTC Desire 300	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.78GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)9% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)46% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)17% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) WVGA (800x480)25% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh15% 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.
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Other model names	HTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2013	11/1/2014
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 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
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	HTC Sense UI 5.0	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1.78GB available) eMMC 4.41	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 300	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	7.2/5.76 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 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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	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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	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
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	12 hours
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, White 25GB Dropbox • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 300	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.86W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)