Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia TX vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.55"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13.2
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1750
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
540x960
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
1900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
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23 Common items in both devices |
1GB LPDDR2 |
16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available) |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
f/2.4 (aperture) |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
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Model | Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa | Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim) |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() ![]() India, Singapore |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2012 | 11/1/2014 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in) | 65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in) |
Weight | 127 grams (4.45 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.55" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 540x960 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 323 PPI | 245 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | ShatterShield | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | 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 | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260A | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 220 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 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 | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13.2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4192x3144 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | 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 | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 Xperia TX (LT29i) | 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, WMV, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 3.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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 | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1750 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 | 6.7 hours | 12 hours |
Standby | 400 hours (16.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Pink • Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • HD Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Image stabilizer • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body) | 1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head) | 0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body) |