Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)

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

4/8/2020 1:57 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 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 A3 (SM-A300G)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+800x1280 pixels98% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+285 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+5.3"18% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)57% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)62% Lighter
9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)40% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) WVGA (800x480)25% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

28 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B, Galaxy Note 1 N7100	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/28/2011	11/1/2014
Depth	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	285 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	Not supported	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+	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 Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13.5 hours	12 hours
Standby	820 hours (34.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)