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Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) vs HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

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

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Compare HMD Skyline X Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) 06Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X
6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)

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-A320FL)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) vs Skyline (256GB/12GB)} 26 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP54 certified
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+256GB (222GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+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) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 50MP5 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) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAhvs+4600 mAh96%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320FL (Single-Sim)HMD Skyline (12GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHMD
Release date1/13/20177/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size4.7" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[peak]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 581402 (v10)
Geekbench: 2899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (222GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.67" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical 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 registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
OZO audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, 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 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HBA4633AA
Battery capacity2350 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi2 wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
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, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)HMD Skyline (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
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