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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) 24Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X
5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

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

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/DS)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) vs Lumia 535 (RM-1089)} 3 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+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) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (848x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) WVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1905 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
4.7"vs+5"6%
Larger screen
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
eMMC 4.5
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 5MP
+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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
ModelGalaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 Duos SM-A310M/Dual-SimNokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date1/8/201612/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (848x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
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 cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)WVGA (848x480)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-L4A
Battery capacity2300 mAh1905 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue
• Microsoft Cortana
• OneDrive 15GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.026W/kg (head), 1.289W/kg (body)0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.402W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
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