Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)
Side by side comparison between Realme 8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Model | Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) |
Other model names | Realme 8 5G (128GB + 4GB RAM) | Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A310M/Dual-Sim |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Brazil |
Brand | Realme | Samsung |
Release date | 4/21/2021 | 1/8/2016 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 132 grams (4.62 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 312 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 480nits[typ], 600nits[peak] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-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 800/850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 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 | 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 | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.1 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
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 | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 14 hours |
Standby | 665 hours (27.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
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: Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue • Realme UI 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Screen protector included • Protective case included | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.026W/kg (head), 1.289W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.402W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body) |