Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) vs Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Asus Padfone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 2:10 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Asus Padfone 2 X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Padfone 2 (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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	vs	11 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)30% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(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
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+16GB33% More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+312 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+4.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP63% Higher resolution main camera
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2140 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+17 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-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Padfone 2 (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)	Asus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	11/1/2014	12/1/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (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
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3224 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)	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	Face detection
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-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	HD (1280x720)
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-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
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-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
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-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2140 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	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	352 hours (14.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • ASUS SonicMaster sound • ASUS Waveshare UI • HDMI 1.4a • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi hotspot • Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
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