Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/31/2014 8:43 AM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)25% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
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
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh11% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300F (Single-sim)	Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 L710 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III
Country or region available	(Global, International), Philippines	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	6/21/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (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 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
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 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
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, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
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
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2100 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	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB On-the-go support • Smart Stay eye tracking • Touch Focus • TouchWiz with Motion UX • DLNA • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • 4G Mobile Hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)	feature not registered