Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Huawei P smart
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Huawei P smart: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 143 g
Huawei P smart, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 427 ppi
- against 312 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 87,156 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 214 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 809 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 66.2 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Body Height | 135.4 mm | 150.1 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 143 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 76.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,350 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Music playback time | 55 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 568 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5.65″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,160 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi | 427 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,492 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 B2, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | FIG-LX1, FIG-LA1, FIG-LX2, FIG-LX3, FIG-TL10, FIG-AL10, FIG-AL00 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | P smart |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
Related comparisons
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Allview X4 Soul Style
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Sony Xperia X
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Archos Diamond Alpha +
- Huawei P smart vs Archos Diamond Alpha +
- Huawei P smart vs Tecno Camon CX Manchester City LE
- Huawei P smart vs Allview X4 Soul Style
- Huawei P smart vs Huawei P8 Lite (2017)