Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy J1
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 and Samsung Galaxy J1: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A3, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 4.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Battery & charging | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 1.5 GB
- against 500 MB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against TFT LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 245 ppi
- against 217 ppi
Samsung Galaxy J1, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Spreadtrum |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Mali-400 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 45,152 | 18,405 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 1.5 GB Best value | 500 MB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Silver, Pink, Blue, Gold | White, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 65.5 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Body Height | 130.1 mm | 129 mm |
| Weight | 110.3 g Best value | 122 g |
| Usable Surface | 65.5 % Best value | 59.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,900 mAh Best value | 1,850 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 12 h Best value | 10 h |
| Music playback time | 60 h Best value | 40 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 5:3 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ Best value | 4.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px Best value | 800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 245 ppi Best value | 217 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Capacitive Touch | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 Best value | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G Best value | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.65 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.87 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg Best value | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.3 W/kg Best value | 0.77 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 21.1 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A3 | Galaxy J1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A300F, SM-A300FU, SM-A300G, SM-A300HQ, SM-A300M, SM-A300XU, SM-A300XZ, SM-A300Y, SM-A300YZ, SM-A300H | SM-J100F, SM-J100FN, SM-J100H, SM-J100H/DD, SM-J100M, SM-J100MU, SM-J100ML, SM-J100VPP, SM-J100Y |
