HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8X vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 2:10 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X 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 (SM-A300YZ)

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!

4 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+16GB33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+342 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
132 grams (4.62 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)20% Lighter
10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)47% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model names	Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2012	11/1/2014
Depth	10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	12 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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: Blue, Black, Red • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)