Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 1:57 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)29% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+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
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core72% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+432 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.1"13% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times 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	+2800 mAh47% 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 MHL-2Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

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

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 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 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim)	AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G
Country or region available	India, Singapore	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	5/30/2014
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	432 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 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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	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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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-2
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2800 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	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body)	0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)	0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)