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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) 18Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)

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!

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F) vs Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)58%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)111%
Thinner
vs15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+312 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+4.7"9%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+f/1.9 (aperture)63%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2330 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
7.75Wvs+10W29%
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
ModelGalaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 SM-A310F (Single-Sim)Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105S (NTT Docomo)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/8/20168/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat3 (3, 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered570 hours (23.8 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Gold, Pink
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข S-Voice natural language

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)0.34W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.621W/kg (head), 0.492W/kg (body)0.198W/kg (head), 0.276W/kg (body)
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