Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z4 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 1:57 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) Compare Motorola Moto Z4 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? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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28 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+403 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.4"42% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP4 times 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 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3600 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+15W3 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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)50% Lighter
7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	India, Singapore
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/6/2019	11/1/2014
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
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	600/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	418 hours (17.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
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: Flash Grey, Frost White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)	1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)