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Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Comparison between Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Vodafone and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 1.2 |
Which one is for you?
Vodafone Smart Platinum 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,350 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 534 ppi
- against 312 ppi
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), if you care about…
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 155 g
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 492 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 66.2 mm |
| Body Height | 154 mm | 135.4 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 138 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % Best value | 67.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,350 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 17 h |
| Music playback time | — | 55 h |
Display
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi Best value | 312 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS bands unspecified, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, GPRS, EDGE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VFD 900 | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL |
Features
| Specification | Smart Platinum 7 | Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Samsung Pay |
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