LG V10 (H901) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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Side by side comparison between LG V10 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 LG V10 (H901) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare LG V10 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? LG V10 (H901)

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26 Advantages LG V10 (H901)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core64% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+515 PPI110% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+5.7"27% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+18W4 times 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)75% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)25% Thinner
Stainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model names	T-Mobile LG V10 H901, LG H901, LG HPF	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	10/8/2015	11/1/2014
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.3 x 159.6 millimeters (3.12 x 6.28 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel and plastic frame, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20)	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
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
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 V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG V10 (H901)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	12 hours
Standby	168 hours (7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG V10 (H901)	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: Black • 2.1" secondary display 160x1040 pixels • Dual front camera • Knock Code • Hi-Fi DAC sound • Quick Charge 2.0 • Fast battery charging: 50% in 40min • MIL-STD-810G certified: shock resistant	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG V10 (H901)	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)