Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) vs Vivo NEX S (128GB)

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

11/11/2018 9:13 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:52 PM

Compare Vivo NEX S X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Vivo NEX S (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (128GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	vs	23 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)51% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	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	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core138% 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 (108GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2316 pixels171% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+388 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.59"40% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): 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) 8MP63% 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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75W	vs	+22.5W190% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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 [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.

18 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	NEX S (128GB)
Other model names	갤럭시 A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim)	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available	South Korea	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Vivo
Release date	1/8/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (108GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	1/2.55" 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 (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
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, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered