Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 312 | 312 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 69.4 | 67.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2Adreno 306 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7578Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Exynos 7870 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1.1 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.9 | 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 2350 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 58 h | Up to 55 h |
| talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | Up to 17 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 134.5 | 135.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 132 | 138 |
| Width (mm) | 65.2 | 66.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, December. Released 2015, December | 2017, January. Released 2017, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) packs a 2350 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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