Sony Ericsson Satio vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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

4/8/2020 2:10 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Sony Ericsson Satio 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare Sony Ericsson Satio 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-A300YZ)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage 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
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)95 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
126 grams (4.41 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)15% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)88% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
210 PPI	vs	+245 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) WVGA (800x480)14 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + 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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE Idou	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	10/5/2009	11/1/2014
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB (128MB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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	7.2/3.6 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	U1i version: UMTS 900/2100 U1a version: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face 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
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.9 hours	12 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux • 8GB microSD included • WVGA 30fps via software update Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Satio	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)