OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2022 4:53 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 11:52 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare OnePlus 9 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? OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)

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34 Advantages OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (101GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+402 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.55"46% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 50MP + 2MP12 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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+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)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 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 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage 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
+4500 mAh137% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+65W18 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
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)75% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)26% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model names	OnePlus 9 5G LE2117 (T-Mobile), BBK Lemonade	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021	11/1/2014
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 160 millimeters (2.92 x 6.3 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	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	OxygenOS 12 / 13	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	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	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.43" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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.265, 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
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	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: Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 9 (LE2117 128GB)	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)