Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
Xiaomi Redmi 3Xiaomi Redmi 3China · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F
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Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi Redmi 3
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.2Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
22 reviews
8.8
89 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi 3

Specs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) price compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB · A310F 		where to buy Xiaomi Redmi 3 Xiaomi Redmi 3
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.7" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.2 mm
134.5 mm
7.3 mm 		69.6 mm
139.3 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 132 g 144 g
Micro Exynos 7578
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 616
Octa-Core
RAM 1.5 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 34.000
v? 		33.726
v6
Battery 2300 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-A310F, A310F Xiaomi Hongmi 3

Release Date
Release date December 2015,
10 years ago 		January 2016,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Size
65.2 mm • 134.5 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 139.3 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 132 g 144 g
Usable surface 69 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic, Magnesium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Gold
Silver
Gray
Rose Gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 312 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.8
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
7.9
Number of reviews
22 reviews
89 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7578 Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 405

RAM
RAM 1.5 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
34.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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33.726
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.1
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.6
7.2
Number of reviews
22 reviews
89 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3L2
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video 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
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.6
6.8
Quality of selfies
7.6
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
7.9
Number of reviews
22 reviews
89 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro 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 Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

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

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

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

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 		0.904 W/Kg on head
0.562 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 		-- W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.5
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.3
9.0
Number of reviews
22 reviews
89 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 6%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 61%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
22 reviews
89 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 11 years ago
  • MIUI V7 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 11 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
22 reviews
89 reviews
Prices
From $ 227 --
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