Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) vs HP Pre 3

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs HP Pre 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/13/2015 8:37 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare HP Pre 3 X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point HP Pre 3 Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.58"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)

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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	vs	1 Advantage HP Pre 3
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (12GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)132% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.5"26% Larger screen	vs	3.58"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP15 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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)466 times More apps available to download and use	vs	7500 apps (webOS Nation)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
245 PPI	vs	+261 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 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 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
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Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Pre 3
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (3G) SM-A300H (Single-sim)	Hewlett-Packard Pre 3, HP Pre3, HP Palm Pre3 GSM, HP Pre III
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	HP
Release date	11/1/2014	8/1/2011
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	64 x 111 millimeters (2.52 x 4.37 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	261 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	HP webOS 2.2
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm (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	feature not registered
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 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	Not supported
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-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1230 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	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework	• Colors: Black • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • HP Touchstone v2 charging dock compliant • HAC (T4/M4) • WiFi dual-band • WiFi router service Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	HP Pre 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.989W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.288W/kg (head), 0.553W/kg (body)	feature not registered