HTC One M9 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Side by side comparison between HTC One M9 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
SLCD3
SLCD3
1080x1920
20.2
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2840
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
4G LTE-A |
300 Mbps |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Model | One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) |
Other model names | HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima | Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320FL (Single-Sim) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe) |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 3/21/2015 | 1/13/2017 |
Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in) | 66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in) |
Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 3 | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 312 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) | 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 | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5376x3752 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 4.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2688x1520 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
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 | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2840 mAh | 2350 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 402 hours (16.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Gray, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • HTC Sense 7.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • Dolby Audio • Google Drive 100GB • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC One M9 (32GB) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body) | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body) |