Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2023 3:40 PM, updated: 11/29/2023 4:39 PM

Compare Motorola Edge 40 Neo X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Motorola Edge 40 Neo Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 40 Neo

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Edge 40 Neo
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)126% 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	+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+402 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.55"39% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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) 32MP6 times 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	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75W	vs	+68W8 times 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	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + 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.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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Model	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Edge 40 Neo
Other model names	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A310M/Dual-Sim	Lenovo Edge 40 Neo XT2307-1 MC40B
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	1/8/2016	9/14/2023
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)	71.99 x 159.63 millimeters (2.83 x 6.28 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	ARM Mali-G610 MC3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 511069 (v9), 524589 (v10) Geekbench: 2563 (v5), 2563 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (101GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
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/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: Black, Soothing Sea, Caneel Bay • Ready For • ThinkShield
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310M/DS)	Motorola Edge 40 Neo
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