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Motorola One (XT1941-1) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Motorola One (XT1941-1) 24Points
5.9"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) Compare Motorola One X
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One (XT1941-1)

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!

One (XT1941-1)} 24 Advantages Motorola One (XT1941-1) vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core126%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+285 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+5.9"31%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) WVGA (800x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 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.
vs3.5W
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)47%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)16%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
LTPS IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
ModelOne (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Other model namesMotorola One (Android One) single-sim, Motorola P30 PlayGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300M (Single-Sim)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/1/201811/1/2014
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)72.2 x 149.9 millimeters (2.84 x 5.9 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.9" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)285 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28)LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41.75um
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)WVGA (800x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Android One
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass
โ€ข Max Vision HD+ 19:9
โ€ข Moto Actions, Moto Display
โ€ข Dolby audio
โ€ข TurboPower: 6h in 20min
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola One (XT1941-1)Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)
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