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Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) 19Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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 2017 (SM-A320F)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) vs Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)91%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+4.7"4%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2350 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)15%
Lighter
312 PPIvs+326 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

25 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 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 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
ModelGalaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F (Single-Sim)AT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region availableUnited Arab EmiratesTurkey
United Arab Emirates, Turkey
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/13/20177/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2350 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)
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