Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
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) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 3.7 |
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
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,100 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Usable Surface
- 71.1 %
- against 67.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Grey, Silver, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 66.2 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 135.4 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 144 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.9 % | 71.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,350 mAh | 4,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Talk time | 17 h | — |
| Music playback time | 55 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 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 | 294 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,145 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-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 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 B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| 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, Infrared, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 1.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A3 (2017) | Redmi 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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