Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) vs Sharp SH530U

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Sharp SH530U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2017 10:59 AM, updated: 4/8/2020 1:02 PM

Compare Sharp SH530U X Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Sharp SH530U Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1950
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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	vs	2 Advantages Sharp SH530U
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)154% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+312 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	187 PPI
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1950 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+20GB100% More internal storage for applications and files
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+10 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)	Sharp SH530U
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Model	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
Other model names	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A320Y/Dual-Sim	Sharp SH530U Aquos Phone Dual SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Indonesia, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sharp
Release date	1/13/2017	9/1/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)	80.85 x 146.5 millimeters (3.18 x 5.77 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 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)	Sharp SH530U
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	187 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.0.4 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)	Sharp SH530U
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	PowerVR SXG531T
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	20GB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
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)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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)	Sharp SH530U
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
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)	Sharp SH530U
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
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)	Sharp SH530U
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	1950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	560 hours (23.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, 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: Snowy White, Cherry Red • Touch focus • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)	Sharp SH530U
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