Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy On8
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy On8: 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 Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| 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)
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 169 g
Samsung Galaxy On8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 312 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 72.3 %
- against 67.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Samsung Exynos 7580 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T720 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 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 | 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 On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | White, Black, 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 | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 72.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 h |
| Music playback time | 55 h | 82 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-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 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 |
| 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, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 0.47 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg Best value | 1.78 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | SM-J710FN |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy On8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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