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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) 14Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)

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-A310M)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) vs Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+312 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
4.7"vs+5"6%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
2300 mAhvs+2600 mAh13%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated 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

25 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/1.9 (aperture)
+18 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
ModelGalaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 SM-A310M (Single-Sim)Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
South AfricaEgyptMorocco(Global, International)
South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/8/20164/1/2019
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size4.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI220 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-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
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-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (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-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, 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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
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, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.026W/kg (head), 1.289W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.402W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)
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