Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 2.7 |
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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 312 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 170 g
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 72.3 %
- against 67.9 %
- Talk time
- 23 h
- against 17 h
- Music playback time
- 96 h
- against 55 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 50,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 66.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 135.4 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 170 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 72.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,350 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 17 h | 23 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 55 h | 96 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5.5″ 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 | 267 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3.902 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| 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 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| 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, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | 0.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg Best value | 1.39 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | SM-J710FN, SM-J710F, SM-J710H, SM-J710M, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K, SM-J7108, SM-J710FQ |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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