Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime: 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, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| 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)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 167 g
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 312 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 45,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 492 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Black, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 66.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 135.4 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 167 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 73.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | 21 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 55 h | 84 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | PLS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 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, 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, ANT+, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg Best value | 1.4 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 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | SM-G610F, SM-G610Y, SM-G610M, SM-G610 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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