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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) 09Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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!

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) vs Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)169%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+424 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)74%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+4.7"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+2300 mAh8 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.5Wvs+7.75W121%
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.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
1.5GB LPDDR3
Super AMOLED
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Other model namesGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815FZDAAMO, Samsung GalileoGalaxy A3 SM-A310Y (Single-Sim), Galaxy A3-6
Country or region available(Europe)South AfricaSaudi ArabiaAustraliaIsraelSingaporeTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/1/20181/8/2016
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.2" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.383W/kg (head), 0.383W/kg (body)0.621W/kg (head), 0.524W/kg (body)
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