Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 1:57 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)126% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (108GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+393 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.7"49% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh95% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+25W6 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.	vs	3.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)100% Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)35% Thinner
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

28 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Other model names	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)	India, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019	11/1/2014
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI 3.1	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Front camera (secondary)	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)	1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)