• 4.7" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 1.5GB
    Snapdragon 410Exynos 7578 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2300 mAh
  • 5.2" (1920x1080) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7880 Octa SoC
    32GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 3000 mAh

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
ProductGalaxy A3 (2016) (Launched 2015-12-01)Galaxy A5 (2017) (Launched 2017-01-01)
Display4.7" 1280x720 Super AMOLED 5.2" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
  • 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
  • 16-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 410Exynos 7578 SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
  • Exynos 7880 Octa SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2300 mAh3000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 132g (4.7oz), 134.5x65.2x7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 inches)IP68, 157g (5.5oz), 146.1x71.4x7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$595$535
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Display
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)4.7"5.2"
Display/Body Ratio69.4%71.5%
Resolution1280x7201920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)312 PPI424 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
Megapixel13-MP16-MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2300 mAh3000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time14 hours
Music Playback Time58 hours
Computing
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
Processor BrandQualcommSamsung
Processor NameSnapdragon 410Exynos 7578Exynos 7880 Octa
Processor ModelMSM8916
Processor # Cores48
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.5 GHz1.9 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB3GB
Internal Storage Options16GB32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1.1Android 6.0.1
Communications
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 MbpsLTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USBUSB Type C
SAR EU Head0.49 W/Kg0.52 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.62 W/Kg1.39 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy A3 (2016)Galaxy A5 (2017)
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Apple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Apple iPhone SE12500250003750050000625007500087500100000112500125000137500

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Apple iPhone 6Apple iPhone SE250050007500100001250015000175002000022500250002750030000

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone SEApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J5Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Lenovo S5Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018)13751500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000