Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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

9/15/2018 10:34 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	vs	22 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)51% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1242x2688 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+456 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video 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.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAh	vs	+3174 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A320F/Dual-Sim	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	1/13/2017	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
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: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F/DS)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered