HTC Desire 728 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC Desire 728 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC Desire 728HTC Desire 728Global · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
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Basics
HTC Desire 728
HTC Desire 728
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.7Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.3 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
7.7
24 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC Desire 728 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)

Specs where to buy HTC Desire 728 HTC Desire 728
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
Inches 5.5" 4.7"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 68% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.8 mm
157.9 mm
7.9 mm 		65.2 mm
134.5 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 153 g 132 g
Micro MT6753
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7578
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 34.200
v? 		34.000
v?
Battery 2800 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand HTC Samsung
Aliases HTC Desire 728w SM-A310F, A310F

Release Date
Release date July 2015,
8 years ago 		December 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC Desire 728
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
HTC Desire 728
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Size
77.8 mm • 157.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.2 mm • 134.5 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 132 g
Usable surface 68 % 69 %
Materials Plastic, Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.0
Is it comfortable?
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8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.5
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6753 (1.3GHz) Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7578
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP3 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600 MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
34.200
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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34.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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5.7
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
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6.8
Quality of selfies
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7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.4
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.621 W/Kg on head
0.524 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.310 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.8
Quality of the GPS
--
8.5
And the WiFi?
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8.5
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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24 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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24 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 175 --