Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) vs Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Xiaomi Poco F1 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 Xiaomi Poco F1 X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.18"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	vs	28 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)28% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core160% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+403 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.18"37% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh111% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.5W	vs	+18W4 times 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Poco F1 (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)	Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (8GB RAM), Xiaomi POCO-F1
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama	India
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2014	8/29/2018
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	75.2 x 155.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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 Cat16 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5184x3840 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
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: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, Red • MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) • AI camera • LiquidCool technology • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)	Xiaomi Poco F1 (256GB)
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