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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 312 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- Weight
- 132 g
- against 143 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.1 mm
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,400 mAh
- against 2,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- against 1.5 GB
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Samsung Exynos 7570 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 65.2 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Body Height | 134.5 mm | 142.8 mm |
| Weight | 132 g Best value | 143 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.4 % | 69.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,300 mAh | 2,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 14 h | 16 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 58 h Best value | 54 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi Best value | 294 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.31 W/kg | 0.71 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.27 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.42 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.62 W/kg Best value | 0.83 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2016) | Galaxy J5 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A310F, SM-A310M, SM-A310Y, SM-A310N0 | SM-G570F, SM-G570F/DD, SM-G570Y, SM-G570M |
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