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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) vs LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs LG Q Stylus α Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Q Stylus α Alpha X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) 06Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X
6.2"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)

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/DS)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) vs Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)} 20 Advantages LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (19GB available)90%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+390 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+6.2"32%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+3300 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75Wvs+9W16%
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
 
ModelGalaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 Duos SM-A310F/Dual-SimLG Q Stylus α 32GB LMQ710HS, LM-Q710HS
Country or region availableSouth AfricaMalaysiaSingapore(Global, International)Vietnam
South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, (Global, International), Vietnam
(Latin America)Mexico
(Latin America), Mexico
BrandSamsungLG
Release date1/8/20168/1/2018
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)77.7 x 160.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.3 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
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 flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
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

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging9W (5V/1.8A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours6.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered275 hours (11.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
• 2.5D glass screen
• 18:9 screen ratio
• QPen (Stylus Pen)
• DTS: X 3D sound
• Pump Express+

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)LG Q Stylus Alpha (Q710HS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.621W/kg (head), 0.492W/kg (body)feature not registered
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