Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy On7 (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, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 2.8 |
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 IPS LCD
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 167 g
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 312 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 189 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 862 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| 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 | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,350 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Music playback time | 55 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS 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 Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual 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 |
| 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 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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+, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | SM-G6100, SM-G610L, SM-G610K |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On7 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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