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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) 11Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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21Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

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-A310N0)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) vs Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+312 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs260 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+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+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)91%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1640 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
4.7"vs+6.88"46%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+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.
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+5160 mAh124%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75Wvs+18W132%
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)
(dedicated slot)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 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 5MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Other model names갤럭시 A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim)Redmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47C
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/8/20161/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/2024
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI260 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 246255 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 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-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Green, Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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