Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/28/2017 1:09 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)82% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)141% Thinner	vs	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+f/2.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+306 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+4.8"7% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon 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
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2430 mAh28% 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
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

27 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+20 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300F/Dual-Sim	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L
Country or region available	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	6/1/2014
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T624 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (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 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2430 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 Duos (SM-A300F/DS)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.86W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)