Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1S vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL)
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27 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR3 |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) |
Other model names | T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s C6916 (4G LTE), Sony Honami | Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320FL (Single-Sim) |
Country or region available | USA | (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 1/22/2014 | 1/13/2017 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in) | 66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 312 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
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 | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | LTE Cat4 (Bands 4, 17) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 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+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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 Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2350 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 620 hours (25.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916) | Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320FL) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body) |