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Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note X Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) 14Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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!

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS) vs Mi Note (16GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP94%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 4.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+(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
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)13%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+386 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+5.7"21%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
2350 mAhvs+3000 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
ModelGalaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 Duos SM-A320Y/Dual-SimXiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)IndonesiaThailand
(Latin America), Indonesia, Thailand
feature not registered
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/13/20171/1/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI386 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-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
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-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2350 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours34 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
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: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MI UI 6.0
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320Y/DS)Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
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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