OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)

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

8/4/2020 9:47 AM, updated: 11/30/2021 5:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X OnePlus Nord (128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) Compare OnePlus Nord 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? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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22 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (106GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.44"37% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+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/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4115 mAh75% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2350 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)33% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Other model names	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z	Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320FL (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	1/13/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	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
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.44" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 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 Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	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, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4115 mAh	2350 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)

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OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)

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

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate