Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) vs LG Optimus Link (P690)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs LG Optimus Link 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 LG Optimus Link X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points LG Optimus Link (P690) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	vs	3 Advantages LG Optimus Link (P690)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)181% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)81 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)75% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+245 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4.5"41% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.5W	vs	+5W43% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+8 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)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Optimus Link (P690)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)	LG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama	Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	11/1/2014	7/12/2011
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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	150/50 Mbps	3.6/0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 900/1700/1800/2100
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
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-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
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)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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	3.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	LG Optimus Link (P690)
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