Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) vs Sony Xperia XA (F3115)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Sony Xperia XA 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 Sony Xperia XA X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Sony Xperia XA (F3115) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA (F3115)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
+16GB (12GB available)46% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
1900 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+20 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)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xperia XA (F3115)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)	Sony Xperia XA TD-LTE F3115, Sony Tuba SS
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	11/1/2014	5/1/2016
Depth	6.9 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)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	294 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-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2300 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	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	603 hours (25.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)