LG Stylus 3 (M400AR) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

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Side by side comparison between LG Stylus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2018 9:13 PM, updated: 11/28/2020 5:35 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X LG Stylus 3 (M400AR) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) Compare LG Stylus 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

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!

8 Advantages LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+5.7"21% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)13% Lighter
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
258 PPI	vs	+312 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
6W	vs	+7.75W29% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
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Model	Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Other model names	LG Stylus 3 M400AR 16GB, LG-M400AR, LGM400AR, LG PH3	갤럭시 A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	Argentina	South Korea
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	1/8/2016
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.8 x 155.6 millimeters (3.14 x 6.13 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
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+, 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
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44E1F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	14 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gray, Gold • Smart Pen Pro • Quick Shutter, Quick Selfie	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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LG Stylus 3 (M400AR) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

Side by side comparison between LG Stylus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate