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Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), if you care about…
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 201 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP48
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,350 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 20 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | 55 h | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, White, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 66.2 mm | 123.9 mm |
| Body Height | 135.4 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.5 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 6,459 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,000 nits |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,848 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,448 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi | 404 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Anti-reflective coating, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | 1.21 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
