LG Nexus 5X vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: LG Nexus 5X vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J510F/DS
Technical data sheets

Basics
LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J510F/DS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera 4.7Camera 5.5Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 5.3 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity 5.0 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
117 reviews
7.7
24 reviews
7.9
28 reviews
6.0
84 reviews

Technical specifications of the LG Nexus 5X vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)

Specs stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F 		Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F 		Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J510F/DS
Inches 5.2" 4.7" 4.7" 5.2"
Resolution FHD HD HD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 69% useful 68% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm 		65.2 mm
134.5 mm
7.3 mm 		66.2 mm
135.4 mm
7.9 mm 		72.3 mm
145.8 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 136 g 132 g 138 g 159 g
Micro SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		Exynos 7578
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 82.659
v7 		34.000
v? 		45.259
v? 		21.597
v?
Battery 2700 mAh 2300 mAh 2350 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3L2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand LG Samsung Samsung Samsung
Aliases Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 SM-A310F, A310F SM-A320F, A320F SM-J510F/DS

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
8 years ago 		December 2015,
8 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago 		March 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

LG Nexus 5X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
LG Nexus 5X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Size
72.6 mm • 147.0 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
66.2 mm • 135.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.3 mm • 145.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 136 g 132 g 138 g 159 g
Usable surface 69 % 69 % 68 % 70 %
Materials Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 4.7" 4.7" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
6.1
7.2
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
9.0
8.6
6.9
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.7
9.3
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.5
8.1
6.8
Number of reviews
117 reviews
24 reviews
28 reviews
84 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7578 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.2GHz
Type Hexa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 418 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600 MHz ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 306

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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34.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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45.259
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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21.597
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Pedometer
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.0
7.9
7.5
6.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
8.0
7.8
5.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
5.7
5.7
4.1
Number of reviews
117 reviews
24 reviews
28 reviews
84 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX258 Samsung S5K3L2
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" -- 1/3.06" 1/3.06"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/4" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.4
8.1
6.9
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
6.8
6.1
4.7
Quality of selfies
7.8
7.6
7.8
6.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.4
7.6
7.9
Number of reviews
117 reviews
24 reviews
28 reviews
84 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.607 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body 		0.621 W/Kg on head
0.524 W/Kg on body 		0.349 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body 		0.579 W/Kg on head
0.594 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		1.310 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		0.860 W/Kg on head
0.740 W/Kg on body 		1.140 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
8.8
9.0
7.7
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.5
8.1
7.5
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.5
8.1
7.5
Number of reviews
117 reviews
24 reviews
28 reviews
84 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
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2300 mAh
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2350 mAh
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3100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
117 reviews
24 reviews
28 reviews
84 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 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
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 12%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 25%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
117 reviews
24 reviews
28 reviews
84 reviews
Prices
From $ 131 --
From $ 92 --
From $ 92 --
From $ 177 --