Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) vs Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
IPS
IPS
640x1136
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1560
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)
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19 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A3 SM-A310F (Single-Sim) | Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533 |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Release date | 1/8/2016 | 9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013 |
| Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in) | 58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in) |
| Weight | 132 grams (4.62 ounces) | 112 grams (3.92 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 4.7" inches | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 640x1136 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 312 PPI | 326 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | iOS 7.0 |
| Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | iOS 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm) | 64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz | PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark X: 14341 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 32GB (28GB available) eMMC |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| 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 | 300/50 Mbps | 100/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) | LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, 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 | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 29mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.5µm pixel |
| Autofocus | 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MPEG4, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 1560 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 10 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 250 hours (10.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back | • Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) | iPhone 5S (32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) | 1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.621W/kg (head), 0.492W/kg (body) | 1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body) |