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Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) vs LG Phoenix 3 (M150)

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

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Compare LG Phoenix 3 X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) 16Points
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)

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!

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) vs Phoenix 3 (M150)} 7 Advantages LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+245 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) WVGA (800x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1900 mAhvs+2500 mAh32%
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 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-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
 
ModelGalaxy A3 (SM-A300M)Phoenix 3 (M150)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300M (Single-Sim)AT&T LG Phoenix 3, LG K4 2017, LG-M150, LGM150
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date11/1/20142/1/2017
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)72.6 x 144.7 millimeters (2.86 x 5.7 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UXLG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (800x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1900 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered396 hours (16.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie
• HAC M3/T3

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)LG Phoenix 3 (M150)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)feature not registered
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