Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2018 9:13 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 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 C8 (SM-C7100 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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB 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
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+5.5"17% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)36% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

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

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
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Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	갤럭시 A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017	1/8/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 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 C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
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: Black, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered