Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/11/2016 10:20 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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 A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+326 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
4.5"	vs	+4.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
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) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat 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
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated 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.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

1.5GB LPDDR3

Super AMOLED

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+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 S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini G800H, Samsung Atlantic	Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A310F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Russia	South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2014	1/8/2016
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 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	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 S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	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 S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)	0.621W/kg (head), 0.492W/kg (body)