Vivo NEX A vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)

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

6/18/2018 8:36 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 5:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Vivo NEX A 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M) Compare Vivo NEX A 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? Vivo NEX A

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!

24 Advantages Vivo NEX A	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core121% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (108GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+1080x2316 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+388 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.59"46% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (800x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh111% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+22W5 times 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.	vs	3.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)81% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)16% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Other model names	NEX 全面屏, BBK vivo NEX A 128GB + 6GB RAM	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300M (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America)
Brand	Vivo	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	WVGA (800x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	22W Wired fast charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX A	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300M)
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)