Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)

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

4/5/2020 11:11 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 8:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)153% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X4 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)1% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2636 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+425 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.7"43% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP89% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 10MP104% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75W	vs	+15W94% 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 SM-A310M (Single-Sim)	갤럭시 Z 플립 자급제 SM-F700N (Dual-Sim 4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Latin America)	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/8/2016	2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2636 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	425 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
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	150/50 Mbps	1024/316 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
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, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: Black, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)
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)	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)

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

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700N)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate