Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) vs Sony Xperia P (LT22i)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Sony Xperia P 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 Sony Xperia P X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia P (LT22i) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
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!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)52% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4.5"13% Larger screen	vs	4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1305 mAh
+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
245 PPI	vs	+275 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage 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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)

16 million

540x960 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Xperia P (LT22i)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (3G) SM-A300H (Single-sim)	Sony Xperia P LT22, Sony LT22i, Sony Nyphon
Country or region available	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Iran, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	11/1/2014	5/1/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	59.5 x 122 millimeters (2.34 x 4.8 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	275 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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	42/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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/2.4 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1305 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	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Black, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • xLOUD • 3D sweep panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.989W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.288W/kg (head), 0.553W/kg (body)	0.78W/kg (head)