Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2018 3:43 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)

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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+392 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.3"34% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP4 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)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+18W132% 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	7.75W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)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	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)39% Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner

23 Common items in both devices

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

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Other model names	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim, Samsung A920	Galaxy A3 SM-A310Y (Single-Sim), Galaxy A3-6
Country or region available	(Latin America)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/11/2018	1/8/2016
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	392 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4240 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + 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 Direct, 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 A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)	1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.621W/kg (head), 0.524W/kg (body)