Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1721) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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720x1280
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1.5GB
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Quad-core
2300
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
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9 Advantages 
20 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| 16GB (10GB available) |
| 16 million |
| 720x1280 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Android 7.0 Nougat |
| +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 highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Model | Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto C Plus XT1721 Dual-sim (16GB + 2GB RAM) | ๊ฐค๋ญ์ A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim) |
| Country or region available |   India, Indonesia |  South Korea |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 6/1/2017 | 1/8/2016 |
| Depth | 10 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in) | 65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in) |
| Weight | 162 grams (5.67 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 |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 4.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 312 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | 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 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40) | 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+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12ยตm 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | VGA (720x480) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.8 (aperture) | 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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HC60 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 13 hours | 14 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Fine Gold โข VoLTE โข WiFi hotspot | โข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข Gorilla Glass on the back |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto C Plus (XT1721) | 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 |