Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) vs HTC One V (CDMA)

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

2/12/2017 10:59 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:32 PM

Compare HTC One V X Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point HTC One V (CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	vs	1 Advantage HTC One V (CDMA)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)190% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)17% Thinner	vs	9.24 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 2
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+312 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+4.7"27% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps96 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2350 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	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) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)20% Lighter

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	One V (CDMA)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A320Y/Dual-Sim	HTC One V CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Indonesia, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	1/13/2017	6/29/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.24 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)	59.7 x 120.3 millimeters (2.35 x 4.74 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	4.7" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 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-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	7.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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: Black, Purple, Gray • 2GB microSD included • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • DLNA • Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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