Motorola Moto G (XT1032) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2017 5:16 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X Motorola Moto G (XT1032) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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!

1 Advantage Motorola Moto G (XT1032)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
+326 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)90% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.49GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)82% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)4% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47% 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
4.5"	vs	+4.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2070 mAh	vs	+2350 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

+14 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
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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Model	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1032, Moto G X1032, Motorola Falcon	Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, Turkey
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2013	1/13/2017
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	Not supported	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+	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
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not 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
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2350 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	17 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1032)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)